YEARLY HIGH
229.8926 JPY
YEARLY LOW
222.0537 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
226.3544 JPY

2026 XDR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XDR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 229.8926. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 222.0537.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.8389 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 225.3232 to the December average rate of 227.3563, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 229.8926 was up 1.40% compared to the 2025 peak of 226.7290, 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 1,149,463 JPY
2025 Average 1,038,405 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 1,110,269 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,194.26 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

228.4330
224.5975
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

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 226.3544, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 226.3544 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 226.3544
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 6.6496 JPY (High: 229.8926 / Low: 223.2429). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1068 JPY (High: 228.1959 / Low: 226.0891).

April Spread (Volatile) ±6.6496
June Spread (Stable) ±2.1068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.9482 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9482

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 228.1134) against the same month in 2025 (average: 197.1880), the exchange rate shifted by +30.9255 (+15.68%).

2026 Avg (April) 228.1134
2025 Avg (April) 197.1880

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 227.8270 222.0537 225.3232
February 227.9497 222.1251 224.9171
March 227.3365 222.1420 225.2512
April 229.8926 223.2429 228.1134
May 227.7519 225.5610 227.1652
June 228.1959 226.0891 227.3563