YEARLY HIGH
1.8398 JPY
YEARLY LOW
1.2256 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5313 JPY

2020 ARS to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ARS to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 1.8398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.2256.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6142 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8230 to the December average rate of 1.2568, the exchange rate registered a net change of -31.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.8398 was down 37.85% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.9603, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,199 JPY
2019 Average 11,662 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 6,128 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,070.81 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.8796
1.2001
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 1.6843, compared to 1.3784 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6843
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3784

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1030 JPY (High: 1.7539 / Low: 1.6509). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0392 JPY (High: 1.4645 / Low: 1.4253).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1030
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0392

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0877 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0877

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.8230) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.9160), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0930 (-37.48%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.8230
2019 Avg (January) 2.9160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8398 1.7985 1.8230
February 1.8146 1.7399 1.7939
March 1.7539 1.6509 1.7062
April 1.6810 1.5986 1.6458
May 1.6221 1.5750 1.5879
June 1.5946 1.5196 1.5490
July 1.5231 1.4488 1.4967
August 1.4645 1.4253 1.4478
September 1.4294 1.3844 1.4057
October 1.3854 1.3321 1.3573
November 1.3341 1.2829 1.3061
December 1.2818 1.2256 1.2568