2010 USD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

94.5353 JPY

YEARLY LOW

80.5298 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

87.7929 JPY

2010 USD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the USD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 94.5353. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 1, dropping to 80.5298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.0055 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 91.3041 to the December average rate of 83.3032, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 472,677 JPY

Yearly Average 438,965 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 402,649 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,027.46 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

94.6367

80.5887

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 91.4124, compared to 84.1735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.2389 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 91.4124

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 84.1735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was March, with a trading range of 4.8807 JPY (High: 93.4423 / Low: 88.5616). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1356 JPY (High: 88.5758 / Low: 86.4402).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.8807

July Spread (Stable) ±2.1356

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.3637 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3637

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 91.9583.

2010 Avg (May) 91.9583

Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	93.3437	89.6541	91.3041
February	91.7677	88.9712	90.1217
March	93.4423	88.5616	90.7497
April	94.3203	92.1733	93.4660
May	94.5353	89.8270	91.9583
June	92.5642	88.5078	90.8745
July	88.5758	86.4402	87.5107
August	86.5145	84.1754	85.4209
September	85.8046	83.1501	84.4386
October	83.3308	80.5394	81.7594
November	84.2582	80.5298	82.6082
December	84.1218	81.2018	83.3032