2021 YER to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4612 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.4101 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4387 JPY

2021 YER to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the YER to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 0.4612. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.4101.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0511 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4145 to the December average rate of 0.4549, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.4612 was up 3.10% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4473, 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 2,306 JPY

2020 Average 2,132 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 2,050 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 255.67 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.4596

0.4104

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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 0.4305, compared to 0.4469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0164 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4305

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4469

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0161 JPY (High: 0.4424 / Low: 0.4264). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 JPY (High: 0.4396 / Low: 0.4336).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0161

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.4555) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4166), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0389 (+9.33%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.4555

2020 Avg (November) 0.4166

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4182	0.4101	0.4145
February	0.4257	0.4177	0.4212
March	0.4424	0.4264	0.4346
April	0.4422	0.4308	0.4357
May	0.4396	0.4336	0.4365
June	0.4441	0.4370	0.4404
July	0.4458	0.4375	0.4407
August	0.4424	0.4358	0.4388
September	0.4462	0.4351	0.4392
October	0.4577	0.4434	0.4522
November	0.4612	0.4512	0.4555
December	0.4600	0.4508	0.4549