2021 XDR to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |