YEARLY HIGH
40.1166 JPY
YEARLY LOW
33.2695 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.5834 JPY

2023 PEN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PEN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 40.1166. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 33.2695.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8471 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.0523 to the December average rate of 38.4542, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 40.1166 was up 6.38% compared to the 2022 peak of 37.7095, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 200,583 JPY
2022 Average 171,378 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 166,347 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,235.48 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

40.2987
33.4844
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 35.9516, compared to 39.2152 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.2637 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.9516
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.2152

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 2.4561 JPY (High: 35.8974 / Low: 33.4413). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6419 JPY (High: 39.9724 / Low: 39.3304).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.4561
September Spread (Stable) ±0.6419

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.2767 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2767

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 39.7309) against the same month in 2022 (average: 36.6040), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1269 (+8.54%).

2023 Avg (November) 39.7309
2022 Avg (November) 36.6040

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.0502 33.2695 34.0523
February 35.8974 33.4413 34.7119
March 36.3781 34.6472 35.3688
April 37.0569 34.6888 35.5520
May 38.3517 36.1921 37.2567
June 39.9416 37.7842 38.7676
July 39.9971 38.4183 39.2290
August 39.6604 38.4050 39.2247
September 39.9724 39.3304 39.6930
October 39.5791 38.6236 38.9596
November 40.1166 38.8533 39.7309
December 39.4145 37.5291 38.4542