YEARLY HIGH
1.9571 YER
YEARLY LOW
1.6508 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7859 YER

2023 JPY to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the JPY to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 1.9571. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 1.6508.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3062 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9232 to the December average rate of 1.7420, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.9571 was down 11.09% compared to the 2022 peak of 2.2011, 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 978,537 YER
2022 Average 958,203 YER
Yearly Trough Low 825,421 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 153,115.71 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.9484
1.6459
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 1.8580, compared to 1.7139 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1441 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8580
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7139

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.1128 YER (High: 1.9470 / Low: 1.8343). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0345 YER (High: 1.6881 / Low: 1.6536).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1128
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0345

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0529 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0529

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 1.9232) against the same month in 2022 (average: 2.1791), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2559 (-11.74%).

2023 Avg (January) 1.9232
2022 Avg (January) 2.1791

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9571 1.8774 1.9232
February 1.9470 1.8343 1.8799
March 1.9139 1.8222 1.8741
April 1.9120 1.8353 1.8745
May 1.8666 1.7770 1.8245
June 1.8044 1.7290 1.7716
July 1.8133 1.7310 1.7736
August 1.7661 1.7077 1.7288
September 1.7116 1.6746 1.6937
October 1.6881 1.6536 1.6739
November 1.7022 1.6508 1.6711
December 1.7745 1.6995 1.7420