YEARLY HIGH
1.2266 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.8393 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9844 JPY

2020 ALL to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ALL to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 1.2266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 0.8393.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3874 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9938 to the December average rate of 1.0223, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.2266 was up 19.55% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0260, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,133 JPY
2019 Average 4,960 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 4,196 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,936.81 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.0311
0.9256
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL 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 0.9645, compared to 1.0044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0399 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9645
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.2549 JPY (High: 1.2266 / Low: 0.9717). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0202 JPY (High: 1.0282 / Low: 1.0080).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2549
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0202

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0257 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0257

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 0.9928) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9950), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-0.22%).

2020 Avg (July) 0.9928
2019 Avg (July) 0.9950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0058 0.9793 0.9938
February 0.9915 0.9676 0.9819
March 0.9857 0.9054 0.9601
April 0.9527 0.9170 0.9344
May 0.9639 0.8393 0.9418
June 1.0022 0.9617 0.9748
July 1.2266 0.9717 0.9928
August 1.0234 1.0029 1.0112
September 1.0223 0.9919 1.0040
October 1.0068 0.9834 0.9983
November 1.0073 0.9841 0.9979
December 1.0282 1.0080 1.0223