2013 USD to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 USD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the USD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 105.2997. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 86.5825.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.7172 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 89.1368 to the December average rate of 103.6024, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 105.2997 was up 21.76% compared to the 2012 peak of 86.4845, 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 2013.
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 95.5803, compared to 99.6976 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.1172 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 6.5077 JPY (High: 99.6976 / Low: 93.1899). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7315 JPY (High: 93.8020 / Low: 92.0705).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.4129 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 103.6024) against the same month in 2012 (average: 83.7876), the exchange rate shifted by +19.8148 (+23.65%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 91.4301 | 86.5825 | 89.1368 |
| February | 93.8020 | 92.0705 | 93.0939 |
| March | 96.3595 | 93.1605 | 94.7996 |
| April | 99.6976 | 93.1899 | 97.9147 |
| May | 102.9702 | 97.4183 | 100.9749 |
| June | 100.5803 | 94.1817 | 97.5620 |
| July | 101.3026 | 97.8420 | 99.6863 |
| August | 99.0277 | 96.3013 | 97.8537 |
| September | 100.1788 | 98.0946 | 99.1400 |
| October | 98.7286 | 96.8653 | 97.8329 |
| November | 102.4184 | 98.2400 | 100.0701 |
| December | 105.2997 | 101.9003 | 103.6024 |