YEARLY HIGH
0.2734 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0471 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2632 JPY

2021 KMF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KMF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 3, valuing the pair at 0.2734. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 0.0471.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2263 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2566 to the December average rate of 0.2544, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2734 was up 5.86% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2583, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,367 JPY
2020 Average 1,233 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 236 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,131.26 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2713
0.2529
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.2636, compared to 0.2627 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2636
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2627

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.2176 JPY (High: 0.2647 / Low: 0.0471). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 JPY (High: 0.2649 / Low: 0.2611).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2176
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.2698) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2462), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0235 (+9.56%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.2698
2020 Avg (June) 0.2462

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2587 0.2546 0.2566
February 0.2632 0.2565 0.2591
March 0.2649 0.2611 0.2629
April 0.2691 0.2611 0.2642
May 0.2721 0.2658 0.2693
June 0.2734 0.2665 0.2698
July 0.2684 0.2624 0.2647
August 0.2658 0.2609 0.2632
September 0.2655 0.2600 0.2627
October 0.2711 0.2613 0.2667
November 0.2684 0.2596 0.2644
December 0.2647 0.0471 0.2544