2020 AWG to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 AWG to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the AWG to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 62.2063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 57.2669.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9394 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 60.6877 to the December average rate of 57.6410, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 62.2063 was down 0.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 62.2920, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AWG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
AWG to JPY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 60.1436, compared to 58.4857 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6579 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 4.5739 JPY (High: 61.8408 / Low: 57.2669). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7349 JPY (High: 58.0281 / Low: 57.2931).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 1.2429 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 61.0592) against the same month in 2019 (average: 61.3057), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2465 (-0.40%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61.2164 | 59.9850 | 60.6877 |
| February | 62.2063 | 60.0472 | 61.0592 |
| March | 61.8408 | 57.2669 | 59.8162 |
| April | 60.6288 | 59.2283 | 59.9209 |
| May | 59.9025 | 59.0087 | 59.5745 |
| June | 60.9025 | 59.1226 | 59.8032 |
| July | 59.8540 | 58.1603 | 59.3126 |
| August | 59.4344 | 58.4583 | 58.8868 |
| September | 59.0644 | 58.0733 | 58.6744 |
| October | 58.9059 | 57.9544 | 58.4540 |
| November | 58.5623 | 57.3664 | 57.9455 |
| December | 58.0281 | 57.2931 | 57.6410 |