YEARLY HIGH
2.3877 YER
YEARLY LOW
2.2323 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2966 YER

2019 JPY to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JPY to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 2.3877. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 2.2323.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1554 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2979 to the December average rate of 2.2933, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.3877 was down 5.01% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.5137, 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 1,193,860 YER
2018 Average 1,134,373 YER
Yearly Trough Low 1,116,164 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,696.64 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.3711
2.2291
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to YER 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 2.2751, compared to 2.3181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0430 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2751
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0631 YER (High: 2.3080 / Low: 2.2449). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0222 YER (High: 2.3062 / Low: 2.2840).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0631
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0222

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0306 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0306

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 2.3593) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.2552), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1041 (+4.62%).

2019 Avg (August) 2.3593
2018 Avg (August) 2.2552

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3302 2.2806 2.2979
February 2.2875 2.2480 2.2673
March 2.2775 2.2361 2.2527
April 2.2556 2.2323 2.2409
May 2.3080 2.2449 2.2758
June 2.3354 2.3052 2.3159
July 2.3300 2.2940 2.3126
August 2.3877 2.3300 2.3593
September 2.3647 2.3087 2.3287
October 2.3450 2.2972 2.3154
November 2.3137 2.2863 2.2994
December 2.3062 2.2840 2.2933