2026 UYU to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.1849 JPY

YEARLY LOW

3.8888 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.0051 JPY

2026 UYU to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the UYU to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 4.1849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 3.8888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2961 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0672 to the December average rate of 4.0491, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.1849 was up 3.99% compared to the 2025 peak of 4.0245, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,925 JPY

2025 Average 18,219 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 19,444 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,480.73 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.0773

3.9559

JanuMarcMayJuly

UYU 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 3.9978, compared to 4.0491 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0513 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9978

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0491

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.2391 JPY (High: 4.1849 / Low: 3.9458). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 JPY (High: 4.0509 / Low: 4.0472).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2391

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0556 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0556

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 4.0672) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.5772), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4899 (+13.70%).

2026 Avg (January) 4.0672

2025 Avg (January) 3.5772

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.1849	3.9458	4.0672
February	4.0991	3.9410	4.0220
March	4.1084	3.8888	3.9664
April	4.0407	3.9072	3.9716
May	3.9809	3.9335	3.9661
June	4.0424	3.9563	3.9936
July	4.0509	4.0472	4.0491