YEARLY HIGH
0.3808 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.3672 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3747 JPY

2026 KMF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KMF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 0.3808. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 17, dropping to 0.3672.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0135 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3729 to the December average rate of 0.3766, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3808 was up 1.37% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3756, 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 1,904 JPY
2025 Average 1,715 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 1,836 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67.69 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.3783
0.3713
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

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 0.3747, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3747 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3747
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0099 JPY (High: 0.3771 / Low: 0.3672). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 JPY (High: 0.3781 / Low: 0.3742).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0099
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 0.3778) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.3241), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0536 (+16.55%).

2026 Avg (April) 0.3778
2025 Avg (April) 0.3241

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3774 0.3701 0.3729
February 0.3771 0.3672 0.3719
March 0.3771 0.3690 0.3727
April 0.3808 0.3717 0.3778
May 0.3771 0.3731 0.3761
June 0.3781 0.3742 0.3766