2026 JPY to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5633 YER

YEARLY LOW

1.4547 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5025 YER

2026 JPY to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JPY to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 1.5633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 1.4547.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1086 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5213 to the December average rate of 1.5136, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.5633 was down 10.18% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.7405, 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 781,657 YER

2025 Average 811,973 YER

Yearly Trough Low 727,356 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,301.05 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.5448

1.4553

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1.5073, compared to 1.4882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0190 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5073

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0658 YER (High: 1.5633 / Low: 1.4975). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 YER (High: 1.5136 / Low: 1.5136).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0658

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0349 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0349

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.5213) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.5917), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0704 (-4.42%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.5213

2025 Avg (January) 1.5917

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5633	1.4975	1.5213
February	1.5608	1.5159	1.5374
March	1.5230	1.4886	1.5025
April	1.5040	1.4851	1.4972
May	1.5208	1.4961	1.5013
June	1.4961	1.4695	1.4840
July	1.4846	1.4547	1.4628
August	1.5136	1.5136	1.5136