2026 CUP to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

160.2990 JPY

YEARLY LOW

6.0935 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

89.5229 JPY

2026 CUP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CUP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 160.2990. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 6.0935.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 154.2055 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 156.7328 to the December average rate of 6.2825, the exchange rate registered a net change of -95.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 160.2990 was up 1.31% 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 CUP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 801,495 JPY

2025 Average 748,230 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 30,467 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 771,027.62 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

174.0546

-9.0889

JanuMarcMayJuly

CUP 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 103.3963, compared to 6.2825 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 97.1139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 103.3963

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2825

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 153.5877 JPY (High: 159.7774 / Low: 6.1897). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0551 JPY (High: 6.3152 / Low: 6.2601).

April Spread (Volatile) ±153.5877

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0551

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 131.1769 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -131.1769

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 158.7926) against the same month in 2025 (average: 149.1617), the exchange rate shifted by +9.6310 (+6.46%).

2026 Avg (March) 158.7926

2025 Avg (March) 149.1617

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	159.7774	6.1897	137.3499
May	6.1947	6.0935	6.1730
June	6.3058	6.1934	6.2441
July	6.3152	6.2601	6.2825