2026 MYR to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

40.7016 JPY

YEARLY LOW

38.4630 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

39.7458 JPY

2026 MYR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MYR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 40.7016. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 38.4630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2386 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.8793 to the December average rate of 39.7294, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 40.7016 was up 5.19% compared to the 2025 peak of 38.6939, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 814,032 JPY

2025 Average 699,453 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 769,259 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,772.84 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

40.3011

38.7500

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

MYR 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 39.7458, 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 39.7458 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.7458

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 1.5351 JPY (High: 40.7016 / Low: 39.1665). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6806 JPY (High: 40.2037 / Low: 39.5232).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.5351

May Spread (Stable) ±0.6806

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3089 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 40.1718) against the same month in 2025 (average: 33.6379), the exchange rate shifted by +6.5340 (+19.42%).

2026 Avg (March) 40.1718

2025 Avg (March) 33.6379

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	39.2555	38.4630	38.8793
February	40.1413	39.0774	39.6156
March	40.7016	39.1665	40.1718
April	40.4551	39.3757	40.0406
May	40.2037	39.5232	40.0383
June	40.3018	39.4231	39.7294