YEARLY HIGH
0.2572 UYU
YEARLY LOW
0.2390 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2506 UYU

2026 JPY to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JPY to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.2572. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.2390.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0182 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2459 to the December average rate of 0.2560, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2572 was down 14.76% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3017, 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 128,575 UYU
2025 Average 137,530 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 119,477 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,098.64 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2570
0.2449
JanuMarcMayJuly

JPY to UYU 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 0.2502, compared to 0.2518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2502
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0145 UYU (High: 0.2534 / Low: 0.2390). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 UYU (High: 0.2571 / Low: 0.2554).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0145
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.2522) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2841), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0319 (-11.23%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.2522
2025 Avg (March) 0.2841

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2534 0.2390 0.2459
February 0.2537 0.2440 0.2487
March 0.2572 0.2434 0.2522
April 0.2559 0.2475 0.2518
May 0.2542 0.2512 0.2521
June 0.2528 0.2474 0.2504
July 0.2506 0.2450 0.2475
August 0.2571 0.2554 0.2560