2026 KGS to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8737 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.7438 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8146 JPY

2026 KGS to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KGS to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 25, valuing the pair at 1.8737. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 1.7438.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1298 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7923 to the December average rate of 1.7992, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.8737 was up 3.02% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.8188, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,368 JPY

2025 Average 8,565 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 8,719 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 649.23 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.8665

1.7650

JanuMarcMayJuly

KGS to JPY 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 1.8099, compared to 1.8286 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8099

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8286

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0766 JPY (High: 1.8205 / Low: 1.7438). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 JPY (High: 1.8027 / Low: 1.7930).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0766

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0589 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0589

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 1.8580) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.6822), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1758 (+10.45%).

2026 Avg (July) 1.8580

2025 Avg (July) 1.6822

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8205	1.7438	1.7923
February	1.7984	1.7461	1.7734
March	1.8330	1.7911	1.8158
April	1.8328	1.8141	1.8215
May	1.8240	1.7949	1.8178
June	1.8568	1.8237	1.8386
July	1.8737	1.8355	1.8580
August	1.8027	1.7930	1.7992