YEARLY HIGH
3.7061 JPY
YEARLY LOW
3.5407 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6152 JPY

2026 UAH to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the UAH to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 3.7061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 3.5407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1654 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6457 to the December average rate of 3.5938, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.7061 was down 1.15% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.7493, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,531 JPY
2025 Average 17,948 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 17,704 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 827.08 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.6509
3.5886
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

UAH 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 3.6152, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.6152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1491 JPY (High: 3.7061 / Low: 3.5571). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0325 JPY (High: 3.6027 / Low: 3.5702).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1491
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0325

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0501 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0501

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 3.6457) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.7173), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0716 (-1.93%).

2026 Avg (January) 3.6457
2025 Avg (January) 3.7173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7061 3.5571 3.6457
February 3.6721 3.5407 3.5956
March 3.6688 3.5835 3.6235
April 3.6808 3.5972 3.6386
May 3.6027 3.5702 3.5942
June 3.6130 3.5645 3.5938