YEARLY HIGH
0.4480 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.4188 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4355 JPY

2019 YER to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the YER to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 0.4480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 0.4188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0292 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4352 to the December average rate of 0.4361, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.4480 was down 2.06% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.4574, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,240 JPY
2018 Average 2,205 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 2,094 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 145.77 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.4485
0.4216
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.4396, compared to 0.4314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4396
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0122 JPY (High: 0.4454 / Low: 0.4333). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 JPY (High: 0.4378 / Low: 0.4336).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0122
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 0.4463) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4299), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0163 (+3.79%).

2019 Avg (April) 0.4463
2018 Avg (April) 0.4299

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4385 0.4291 0.4352
February 0.4448 0.4372 0.4411
March 0.4472 0.4391 0.4439
April 0.4480 0.4433 0.4463
May 0.4454 0.4333 0.4394
June 0.4338 0.4282 0.4318
July 0.4359 0.4292 0.4324
August 0.4292 0.4188 0.4239
September 0.4331 0.4229 0.4294
October 0.4353 0.4264 0.4319
November 0.4374 0.4322 0.4349
December 0.4378 0.4336 0.4361