YEARLY HIGH
1.9206 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0282 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5040 JPY

2021 SDG to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SDG to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 1.9206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.0282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8924 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8777 to the December average rate of 0.2602, the exchange rate registered a net change of -86.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.9206 was down 21.30% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.4405, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,603 JPY
2020 Average 9,892 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 141 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,461.99 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.0409
0.0829
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.7535, compared to 0.2545 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4990 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7535
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2545

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 1.8924 JPY (High: 1.9206 / Low: 0.0282). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 JPY (High: 0.2481 / Low: 0.2443).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.8924
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.2626 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2626

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 1.5488) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.1231), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5742 (-27.05%).

2021 Avg (February) 1.5488
2020 Avg (February) 2.1231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8945 1.8569 1.8777
February 1.9206 0.0282 1.5488
March 0.2907 0.2821 0.2863
April 0.2909 0.2818 0.2859
May 0.2817 0.2610 0.2689
June 0.2610 0.2445 0.2532
July 0.2481 0.2443 0.2461
August 0.2482 0.2441 0.2465
September 0.2535 0.2472 0.2492
October 0.2606 0.2516 0.2567
November 0.5102 0.2569 0.2681
December 0.2631 0.2578 0.2602