YEARLY HIGH
0.0055 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0050 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0053 JPY

2021 STD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the STD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 0.0055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.0050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0051 to the December average rate of 0.0054, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0055 was up 7.44% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0051, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27 JPY
2020 Average 25 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 25 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.30 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

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STD 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 0.0052, compared to 0.0054 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) 0.0052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0054

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0002 JPY (High: 0.0055 / Low: 0.0053). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 JPY (High: 0.0053 / Low: 0.0052).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.0054) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0050), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+8.85%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.0054
2020 Avg (November) 0.0050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0051 0.0050 0.0051
February 0.0052 0.0051 0.0052
March 0.0054 0.0052 0.0053
April 0.0053 0.0052 0.0053
May 0.0053 0.0052 0.0053
June 0.0054 0.0053 0.0054
July 0.0054 0.0053 0.0054
August 0.0054 0.0053 0.0053
September 0.0054 0.0053 0.0053
October 0.0055 0.0053 0.0054
November 0.0055 0.0053 0.0054
December 0.0054 0.0053 0.0054