YEARLY HIGH
1.1227 JPY
YEARLY LOW
1.0496 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0882 JPY

2021 XPF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XPF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 1.1227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 1.0496.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0731 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0582 to the December average rate of 1.0786, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.1227 was up 5.58% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.0633, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,614 JPY
2020 Average 5,105 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 5,248 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 365.47 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.1167
1.0529
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 1.0879, compared to 1.0884 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0879
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0884

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0384 JPY (High: 1.1171 / Low: 1.0787). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0168 JPY (High: 1.0910 / Low: 1.0741).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0384
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0168

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0179 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0179

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 1.1114) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.9822), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1291 (+13.15%).

2021 Avg (May) 1.1114
2020 Avg (May) 0.9822

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0673 1.0496 1.0582
February 1.0840 1.0588 1.0687
March 1.0936 1.0767 1.0850
April 1.1066 1.0872 1.0935
May 1.1227 1.0990 1.1114
June 1.1213 1.0955 1.1108
July 1.1076 1.0823 1.0929
August 1.0910 1.0741 1.0835
September 1.0948 1.0723 1.0866
October 1.1171 1.0787 1.0997
November 1.1103 1.0750 1.0894
December 1.0971 1.0695 1.0786