2024 USD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

161.5955 JPY

YEARLY LOW

140.7988 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

151.4729 JPY

2024 USD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the USD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 10, valuing the pair at 161.5955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 140.7988.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.7967 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 146.1701 to the December average rate of 154.0387, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 161.5955 was up 6.56% compared to the 2023 peak of 151.6498, 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 807,977 JPY

2023 Average 702,618 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 703,994 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 103,983.33 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

159.6137

141.5597

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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 152.2399, compared to 150.7058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5341 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 152.2399

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 150.7058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was July, with a trading range of 11.8134 JPY (High: 161.5955 / Low: 149.7821). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2605 JPY (High: 150.7255 / Low: 146.4650).

July Spread (Volatile) ±11.8134

February Spread (Stable) ±4.2605

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 11.3300 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.3300

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2024: 157.5545) against the same month in 2023 (average: 141.1662), the exchange rate shifted by +16.3883 (+11.61%).

2024 Avg (July) 157.5545

2023 Avg (July) 141.1662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	148.2537	141.1150	146.1701
February	150.7255	146.4650	149.6199
March	151.6370	146.7377	149.7645
April	158.2025	151.2975	154.0422
May	157.6264	153.0550	155.7337
June	160.9276	155.1190	158.1092
July	161.5955	149.7821	157.5545
August	149.2322	143.9255	146.2245
September	146.7500	140.7988	143.0642
October	153.2672	143.7467	149.9158
November	156.5000	149.7550	153.4373
December	157.8940	149.5190	154.0387