YEARLY HIGH
0.0176 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0148 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0162 JPY

2021 PYG to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PYG to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 0.0176. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0148.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0150 to the December average rate of 0.0167, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0176 was up 2.63% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0171, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 88 JPY
2020 Average 79 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 74 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.79 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0173
0.0148
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0161, compared to 0.0163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0161
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0011 JPY (High: 0.0172 / Low: 0.0161). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 JPY (High: 0.0160 / Low: 0.0158).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.0171) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0166), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+2.95%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.0171
2020 Avg (April) 0.0166

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0152 0.0148 0.0150
February 0.0161 0.0151 0.0157
March 0.0172 0.0161 0.0165
April 0.0176 0.0166 0.0171
May 0.0168 0.0161 0.0163
June 0.0164 0.0162 0.0163
July 0.0165 0.0158 0.0161
August 0.0160 0.0158 0.0159
September 0.0163 0.0158 0.0160
October 0.0166 0.0161 0.0164
November 0.0169 0.0164 0.0166
December 0.0169 0.0165 0.0167