YEARLY HIGH
178.4588 STD
YEARLY LOW
146.9293 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
161.2620 STD

2023 JPY to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the JPY to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 178.4588. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 146.9293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.5295 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 175.3525 to the December average rate of 155.1208, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 178.4588 was down 4.36% compared to the 2022 peak of 186.5980, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 89,229,421 STD
2022 Average 84,708,439 STD
Yearly Trough Low 73,464,653 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,764,767.29 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

178.0128
146.0882
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 169.4033, compared to 153.1208 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.2826 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 169.4033
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 153.1208

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 10.2440 STD (High: 177.4711 / Low: 167.2271). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9661 STD (High: 150.2127 / Low: 147.2466).

February Spread (Volatile) ±10.2440
October Spread (Stable) ±2.9661

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 7.3239 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.3239

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 175.3525) against the same month in 2022 (average: 184.1609), the exchange rate shifted by -8.8085 (-4.78%).

2023 Avg (January) 175.3525
2022 Avg (January) 184.1609

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 178.4588 171.1942 175.3525
February 177.4711 167.2271 171.3980
March 174.5621 166.1267 170.8920
April 174.3121 167.3233 170.9048
May 170.2070 162.0034 166.3503
June 164.5034 157.6282 161.5223
July 165.3122 156.5505 161.2193
August 157.1853 152.0444 153.8953
September 152.4021 149.0470 150.7525
October 150.2127 147.2466 148.9881
November 151.5171 146.9293 148.7486
December 157.9989 151.2606 155.1208