2021 USD to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 USD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the USD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 115.4113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 102.6870.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.7243 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 103.7909 to the December average rate of 113.8442, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 115.4113 was up 3.07% compared to the 2020 peak of 111.9713, 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 2021.
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 107.7465, compared to 111.8784 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.1319 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 3.9990 JPY (High: 110.7590 / Low: 106.7600). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3345 JPY (High: 109.9105 / Low: 108.5760).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.4156 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 113.9923) against the same month in 2020 (average: 104.3020), the exchange rate shifted by +9.6903 (+9.29%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 104.7190 | 102.6870 | 103.7909 |
| February | 106.5950 | 104.5860 | 105.4495 |
| March | 110.7590 | 106.7600 | 108.8164 |
| April | 110.7055 | 107.8835 | 109.0934 |
| May | 109.9105 | 108.5760 | 109.1853 |
| June | 111.1290 | 109.2745 | 110.1433 |
| July | 111.5727 | 109.4133 | 110.2665 |
| August | 110.5998 | 108.9920 | 109.8509 |
| September | 111.9385 | 109.1550 | 110.1568 |
| October | 114.5480 | 110.9495 | 113.1595 |
| November | 115.4113 | 112.9140 | 113.9923 |
| December | 115.1080 | 112.8050 | 113.8442 |