YEARLY HIGH
10.8489 KRW
YEARLY LOW
10.1191 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.4257 KRW

2021 JPY to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the JPY to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 10.8489. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 10.1191.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7298 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.5963 to the December average rate of 10.4040, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 10.8489 was down 6.89% compared to the 2020 peak of 11.6520, 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 5,424,430 KRW
2020 Average 5,523,416 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 5,059,547 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 364,883.36 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

10.6933
10.1495
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JPY to KRW 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: JanтАУJun) was 10.3758, compared to 10.4757 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 0.0999 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 10.3758
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 10.4757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.4615 KRW (High: 10.6934 / Low: 10.2319). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1813 KRW (High: 10.3022 / Low: 10.1209).

October Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.4615
June Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.1813

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1999 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1999

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2021: 10.6480) against the same month in 2020 (average: 11.1525), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5045 (-4.52%).

2021 Avg (September) 10.6480
2020 Avg (September) 11.1525

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Month High Low Average
January 10.6838 10.5009 10.5963
February 10.6535 10.4366 10.5454
March 10.5406 10.1861 10.3872
April 10.3679 10.1707 10.2562
May 10.4030 10.1191 10.2751
June 10.3022 10.1209 10.1948
July 10.5132 10.1675 10.3811
August 10.7489 10.3925 10.5655
September 10.8489 10.5008 10.6480
October 10.6934 10.2319 10.4481
November 10.6032 10.3012 10.4073
December 10.4993 10.3060 10.4040