YEARLY HIGH
1.7354 DJF
YEARLY LOW
1.5427 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6224 DJF

2021 JPY to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the JPY to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.7354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 1.5427.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1926 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7167 to the December average rate of 1.5641, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.7354 was up 0.50% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.7268, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 867,678 DJF
2020 Average 834,099 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 771,374 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 96,303.23 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.7322
1.5463
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to DJF 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 1.6532, compared to 1.5916 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0616 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6532
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5916

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0609 DJF (High: 1.6680 / Low: 1.6071). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0199 DJF (High: 1.6394 / Low: 1.6195).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0609
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0199

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0525 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0525

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1.7167) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.6298), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0869 (+5.33%).

2021 Avg (January) 1.7167
2020 Avg (January) 1.6298

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7354 1.6988 1.7167
February 1.7026 1.6696 1.6884
March 1.6680 1.6071 1.6359
April 1.6499 1.6046 1.6313
May 1.6394 1.6195 1.6303
June 1.6290 1.6026 1.6164
July 1.6274 1.5957 1.6138
August 1.6333 1.6100 1.6208
September 1.6308 1.5905 1.6161
October 1.6043 1.5543 1.5732
November 1.5766 1.5427 1.5618
December 1.5781 1.5442 1.5641