YEARLY HIGH
8770.3838 IRR
YEARLY LOW
264.3613 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6374.8106 IRR

2026 JPY to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JPY to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 8770.3838. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 264.3613.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8506.0225 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 268.5309 to the December average rate of 8740.1920, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3154.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 8770.3838 was up 2834.76% compared to the 2025 peak of 298.8449, 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 4,385,191,899 IRR
2025 Average 140,841,794 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 132,180,645 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,253,011,254.36 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

9587.3581
-578.6352
JanuMarcMayJuly

JPY to IRR 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 5636.2142, compared to 8590.6001 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2954.3859 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5636.2142
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8590.6001

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 8105.3392 IRR (High: 8374.0267 / Low: 268.6875). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.0140 IRR (High: 275.6213 / Low: 267.6074).

March Spread (Volatile) ±8105.3392
February Spread (Stable) ±8.0140

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 101.6851 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -101.6851

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 8740.1920) against the same month in 2025 (average: 285.6324), the exchange rate shifted by +8454.5596 (+2959.94%).

2026 Avg (August) 8740.1920
2025 Avg (August) 285.6324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 275.9801 264.3613 268.5309
February 275.6213 267.6074 271.3965
March 8374.0267 268.6875 8031.0540
April 8329.9167 8209.4326 8274.4390
May 8480.4183 8374.3871 8429.1712
June 8603.4967 8461.2624 8542.6933
July 8567.7903 8138.1118 8441.0082
August 8770.3838 8723.7865 8740.1920