YEARLY HIGH
0.0132 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0117 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0126 USD

2011 JPY to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the JPY to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 0.0132. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 0.0117.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0121 to the December average rate of 0.0129, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0132 was up 6.31% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0124, 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 6,600 USD
2010 Average 5,709 USD
Yearly Trough Low 5,862 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 738.40 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0132
0.0119
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to USD 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 0.0122, compared to 0.0129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0122
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was July, with a trading range of 0.0007 USD (High: 0.0130 / Low: 0.0123). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 USD (High: 0.0130 / Low: 0.0128).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 0.0130) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0122), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+6.67%).

2011 Avg (October) 0.0130
2010 Avg (October) 0.0122

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0123 0.0120 0.0121
February 0.0123 0.0119 0.0121
March 0.0127 0.0120 0.0122
April 0.0123 0.0117 0.0120
May 0.0125 0.0122 0.0123
June 0.0125 0.0123 0.0124
July 0.0130 0.0123 0.0126
August 0.0131 0.0126 0.0130
September 0.0131 0.0129 0.0130
October 0.0132 0.0128 0.0130
November 0.0130 0.0128 0.0129
December 0.0130 0.0128 0.0129