YEARLY HIGH
42.7046 JPY
YEARLY LOW
37.9963 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.6329 JPY

2021 XCD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XCD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 42.7046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 37.9963.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7083 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.4048 to the December average rate of 42.1247, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 42.7046 was up 3.07% compared to the 2020 peak of 41.4317, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 213,523 JPY
2020 Average 197,508 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 189,982 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,541.35 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

42.5570
38.0273
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 39.8684, compared to 41.3973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5289 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.8684
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.3973

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 1.4797 JPY (High: 40.9831 / Low: 39.5034). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4938 JPY (High: 40.6692 / Low: 40.1754).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.4797
May Spread (Stable) ±0.4938

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 0.1538 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1538

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 42.1795) against the same month in 2020 (average: 38.5939), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5856 (+9.29%).

2021 Avg (November) 42.1795
2020 Avg (November) 38.5939

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.7482 37.9963 38.4048
February 39.4424 38.6990 39.0185
March 40.9831 39.5034 40.2644
April 40.9633 39.9192 40.3668
May 40.6692 40.1754 40.4008
June 41.1201 40.4338 40.7553
July 41.2843 40.4852 40.8009
August 40.9242 40.3293 40.6471
September 41.4196 40.3896 40.7603
October 42.3852 41.0536 41.8714
November 42.7046 41.7805 42.1795
December 42.5924 41.7402 42.1247