2011 USD to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 USD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the USD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 85.2939. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 75.7520.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.5419 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 82.5673 to the December average rate of 77.8086, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 85.2939 was down 9.78% compared to the 2010 peak of 94.5353, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 81.9304, compared to 77.5233 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.4071 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 4.0986 JPY (High: 85.2939 / Low: 81.1952). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0034 JPY (High: 78.1404 / Low: 77.1370).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.2955 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 83.2161) against the same month in 2010 (average: 93.4660), the exchange rate shifted by -10.2500 (-10.97%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83.3519 | 81.1127 | 82.5673 |
| February | 83.8012 | 81.4720 | 82.5958 |
| March | 82.9950 | 78.8989 | 81.6875 |
| April | 85.2939 | 81.1952 | 83.2161 |
| May | 82.0146 | 80.0270 | 81.1095 |
| June | 81.0321 | 79.8585 | 80.4063 |
| July | 81.2065 | 77.1346 | 79.3163 |
| August | 79.2393 | 76.4833 | 77.0209 |
| September | 77.7774 | 76.2828 | 76.8633 |
| October | 78.0680 | 75.7520 | 76.6428 |
| November | 78.2811 | 76.7635 | 77.4878 |
| December | 78.1404 | 77.1370 | 77.8086 |