YEARLY HIGH
198.8040 STD
YEARLY LOW
182.1161 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
188.7964 STD

2021 JPY to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the JPY to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 198.8040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 182.1161.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.6879 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 197.0960 to the December average rate of 186.3718, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 198.8040 was down 7.07% compared to the 2020 peak of 213.9374, 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 99,401,997 STD
2020 Average 100,781,723 STD
Yearly Trough Low 91,058,031 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,343,965.76 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

198.3486
183.3176
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JPY to STD 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 190.9416, compared to 186.6511 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 4.2905 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 190.9416
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 186.6511

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 7.3028 STD (High: 189.5560 / Low: 182.2532). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3298 STD (High: 191.0005 / Low: 188.6707).

October Spread (Volatile) ┬▒7.3028
May Spread (Stable) ┬▒2.3298

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 4.3953 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3953

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 197.0960) against the same month in 2020 (average: 197.3827), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2867 (-0.15%).

2021 Avg (January) 197.0960
2020 Avg (January) 197.3827

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Month High Low Average
January 198.8040 195.4409 197.0960
February 195.6895 190.7919 193.2771
March 190.4971 186.7056 188.8818
April 192.2265 188.2459 190.1587
May 191.0005 188.6707 189.9287
June 189.3828 183.7459 186.3076
July 189.1818 183.8988 186.8954
August 189.9131 186.8472 188.7642
September 189.6202 184.9050 188.2276
October 189.5560 182.2532 185.0775
November 187.0019 182.1161 184.5702
December 187.8356 183.8877 186.3718