YEARLY HIGH
158.2527 STD
YEARLY LOW
137.8863 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
147.2614 STD

2024 JPY to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the JPY to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 158.2527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 137.8863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.3665 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 152.4659 to the December average rate of 144.7082, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 158.2527 was down 11.32% compared to the 2023 peak of 178.4588, 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 79,126,366 STD
2023 Average 80,607,334 STD
Yearly Trough Low 68,943,133 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,183,233.17 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

157.2461
139.4610
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 146.4827, compared to 148.0401 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5574 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 146.4827
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 148.0401

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was July, with a trading range of 10.8751 STD (High: 148.7614 / Low: 137.8863). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2220 STD (High: 145.5803 / Low: 141.3583).

July Spread (Volatile) ±10.8751
May Spread (Stable) ±4.2220

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 7.1039 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.1039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 155.7640) against the same month in 2023 (average: 150.7525), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0115 (+3.32%).

2024 Avg (September) 155.7640
2023 Avg (September) 150.7525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 157.8982 150.2950 152.4659
February 152.1305 147.8303 148.9300
March 151.8478 146.9417 148.7968
April 147.2714 140.8435 144.6742
May 145.5803 141.3583 143.0862
June 143.6433 138.4585 140.9431
July 148.7614 137.8863 141.4802
August 154.8148 149.3096 152.3948
September 158.2527 151.8351 155.7640
October 155.0073 145.3788 148.6600
November 148.7884 142.3757 145.2333
December 149.0232 141.1187 144.7082