YEARLY HIGH
162.2049 JPY
YEARLY LOW
148.0786 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
156.4332 JPY

2021 XDR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XDR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 19, valuing the pair at 162.2049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 148.0786.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.1264 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 149.6227 to the December average rate of 159.5707, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 162.2049 was up 6.29% compared to the 2020 peak of 152.6090, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 811,025 JPY
2020 Average 743,358 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 740,393 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,631.97 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

161.1928
148.5709
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 154.6743, compared to 158.1922 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 154.6743
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 158.1922

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 5.7148 JPY (High: 162.2049 / Low: 156.4902). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8051 JPY (High: 157.1260 / Low: 155.3210).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.7148
August Spread (Stable) ±1.8051

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.1351 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1351

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 159.8517) against the same month in 2020 (average: 148.6453), the exchange rate shifted by +11.2065 (+7.54%).

2021 Avg (October) 159.8517
2020 Avg (October) 148.6453

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 150.8676 148.0786 149.6227
February 153.8432 150.5064 151.8503
March 157.0662 153.3895 155.3978
April 157.1851 154.5765 155.8362
May 158.8077 155.7337 157.2130
June 159.5285 157.3527 158.1255
July 158.9922 155.7214 156.9904
August 157.1260 155.3210 156.1148
September 158.4566 155.1158 156.4847
October 162.2049 156.4902 159.8517
November 161.7010 158.5664 160.1410
December 161.6729 157.8956 159.5707