2021 JPY to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1490 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1225 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1347 ZAR

2021 JPY to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the JPY to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.1490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 0.1225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0266 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1457 to the December average rate of 0.1395, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1490 was down 16.05% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1775, 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 74,506 ZAR

2020 Average 77,154 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 61,230 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,276.39 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1476

0.1245

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JPY to ZAR 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 0.1351, compared to 0.1343 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1351

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1343

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0119 ZAR (High: 0.1436 / Low: 0.1317). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 ZAR (High: 0.1333 / Low: 0.1303).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0119

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.1457) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1319), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0138 (+10.44%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.1457

2020 Avg (January) 0.1319

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1490	0.1419	0.1457
February	0.1436	0.1369	0.1401
March	0.1426	0.1335	0.1377
April	0.1333	0.1303	0.1322
May	0.1326	0.1253	0.1287
June	0.1302	0.1225	0.1264
July	0.1347	0.1281	0.1316
August	0.1395	0.1311	0.1347
September	0.1361	0.1286	0.1323
October	0.1356	0.1260	0.1315
November	0.1436	0.1317	0.1365
December	0.1431	0.1354	0.1395