YEARLY HIGH
0.0755 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0676 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0708 HKD

2021 JPY to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the JPY to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0755. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 0.0676.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0079 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0747 to the December average rate of 0.0685, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0755 was up 0.15% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0754, 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 37,751 HKD
2020 Average 36,340 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 33,786 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,965.25 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0753
0.0677
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to HKD 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 0.0721, compared to 0.0696 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0721
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0696

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0025 HKD (High: 0.0727 / Low: 0.0702). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 HKD (High: 0.0715 / Low: 0.0706).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0747) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0712), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+4.97%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0747
2020 Avg (January) 0.0712

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0755 0.0740 0.0747
February 0.0741 0.0728 0.0735
March 0.0727 0.0702 0.0714
April 0.0719 0.0702 0.0712
May 0.0715 0.0706 0.0711
June 0.0710 0.0699 0.0705
July 0.0710 0.0696 0.0705
August 0.0714 0.0704 0.0709
September 0.0713 0.0695 0.0706
October 0.0702 0.0679 0.0688
November 0.0690 0.0676 0.0683
December 0.0691 0.0677 0.0685