2019 USD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

112.1254 JPY

YEARLY LOW

104.8492 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

109.0164 JPY

2019 USD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the USD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 112.1254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 104.8492.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2762 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 108.9473 to the December average rate of 109.1598, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 112.1254 was down 2.08% compared to the 2018 peak of 114.5083, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 560,627 JPY

2018 Average 552,101 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 524,246 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,380.87 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

112.2703

105.5516

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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 110.0324, compared to 108.0003 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0321 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 110.0324

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 108.0003

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 3.2202 JPY (High: 111.4952 / Low: 108.2750). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0212 JPY (High: 109.5770 / Low: 108.5558).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.2202

December Spread (Stable) ±1.0212

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.1268 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1268

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 111.7104) against the same month in 2018 (average: 107.6098), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1006 (+3.81%).

2019 Avg (April) 111.7104

2018 Avg (April) 107.6098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	109.7749	107.4355	108.9473
February	111.3655	109.4451	110.3551
March	111.9370	109.9245	111.1247
April	112.1254	110.9890	111.7104
May	111.4952	108.2750	109.9760
June	108.5803	107.1745	108.0811
July	108.9338	107.4045	108.2383
August	107.4445	104.8492	106.1115
September	108.4365	105.8508	107.5036
October	108.9795	106.7615	108.1182
November	109.5213	108.2050	108.8707
December	109.5770	108.5558	109.1598