YEARLY HIGH
8.1012 JPY
YEARLY LOW
6.7303 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.4397 JPY

2021 LSL to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LSL to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 8.1012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 6.7303.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3709 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8832 to the December average rate of 7.1743, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 8.1012 was up 4.86% compared to the 2020 peak of 7.7258, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 40,506 JPY
2020 Average 32,638 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 33,651 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,854.38 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

8.0646
6.7758
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 7.4255, compared to 7.4540 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0285 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.4255
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.4540

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.6292 JPY (High: 7.6331 / Low: 7.0040). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1860 JPY (High: 7.6361 / Low: 7.4500).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6292
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1860

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3528 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3528

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 7.9572) against the same month in 2020 (average: 6.2813), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6759 (+26.68%).

2021 Avg (June) 7.9572
2020 Avg (June) 6.2813

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.0749 6.7303 6.8832
February 7.3126 6.9660 7.1394
March 7.4062 7.0148 7.2587
April 7.6361 7.4500 7.5507
May 7.9746 7.5480 7.7636
June 8.1012 7.7396 7.9572
July 7.8128 7.3821 7.6044
August 7.5945 7.1750 7.4202
September 7.8008 7.3477 7.5597
October 7.9143 7.3415 7.6092
November 7.6331 7.0040 7.3563
December 7.3873 7.0416 7.1743