2021 NZD to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 NZD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the NZD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 82.3363. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 73.1117.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.2246 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.5752 to the December average rate of 77.2490, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 82.3363 was up 10.67% compared to the 2020 peak of 74.3994, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NZD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
NZD to JPY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 77.2234, compared to 78.0733 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8499 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 5.3263 JPY (High: 82.3363 / Low: 77.0100). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8735 JPY (High: 79.9801 / Low: 78.1066).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.6307 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 79.8601) against the same month in 2020 (average: 69.8472), the exchange rate shifted by +10.0129 (+14.34%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75.4189 | 73.1117 | 74.5752 |
| February | 78.8489 | 75.1441 | 76.4061 |
| March | 78.9756 | 75.8165 | 77.6029 |
| April | 78.9122 | 76.9044 | 77.6857 |
| May | 79.9801 | 78.1066 | 78.8908 |
| June | 79.4120 | 76.4257 | 78.1795 |
| July | 78.2061 | 75.8856 | 77.0618 |
| August | 77.7160 | 74.8558 | 76.6340 |
| September | 78.4842 | 76.3768 | 77.7551 |
| October | 82.3363 | 77.0100 | 79.8601 |
| November | 81.8992 | 77.2842 | 79.8797 |
| December | 78.7568 | 76.1349 | 77.2490 |