YEARLY HIGH
1.0337 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.9428 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9969 JPY

2021 VUV to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the VUV to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 1.0337. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.9428.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0909 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9583 to the December average rate of 1.0072, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.0337 was up 8.05% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.9567, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,169 JPY
2020 Average 4,606 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 4,714 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 454.37 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.0286
0.9519
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 0.9910, compared to 1.0027 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9910
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0027

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0404 JPY (High: 1.0271 / Low: 0.9867). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0148 JPY (High: 1.0214 / Low: 1.0067).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0404
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0148

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0150 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 1.0222) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.9271), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0951 (+10.26%).

2021 Avg (November) 1.0222
2020 Avg (November) 0.9271

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9687 0.9428 0.9583
February 0.9940 0.9649 0.9751
March 1.0090 0.9852 1.0002
April 1.0113 0.9848 0.9956
May 1.0156 0.9912 1.0044
June 1.0214 1.0067 1.0124
July 1.0176 0.9874 1.0018
August 0.9997 0.9776 0.9871
September 1.0027 0.9778 0.9874
October 1.0271 0.9867 1.0108
November 1.0337 1.0114 1.0222
December 1.0170 1.0001 1.0072