2026 CUC to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

162.6159 JPY

YEARLY LOW

152.4965 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

158.7716 JPY

2026 CUC to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CUC to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 162.6159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 152.4965.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.1194 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 156.7328 to the December average rate of 161.7732, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 162.6159 was up 2.78% compared to the 2025 peak of 158.2250, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 813,079 JPY

2025 Average 748,230 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 762,483 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,596.87 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

162.4419

154.4168

JanuMarcMayJuly

CUC 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 158.2713, compared to 161.7732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 158.2713

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 161.7732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 6.7023 JPY (High: 159.1988 / Low: 152.4965). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4177 JPY (High: 162.6159 / Low: 161.1982).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.7023

July Spread (Stable) ±1.4177

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.6473 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6473

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 161.7732) against the same month in 2025 (average: 147.0575), the exchange rate shifted by +14.7156 (+10.01%).

2026 Avg (July) 161.7732

2025 Avg (July) 147.0575

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	159.1988	152.4965	156.7328
February	157.2677	152.6950	155.0856
March	160.2990	156.6355	158.7926
April	160.2425	158.6450	159.2765
May	159.5124	156.9070	158.9553
June	162.3737	159.4800	160.7850
July	162.6159	161.1982	161.7732