YEARLY HIGH
62.2063 JPY
YEARLY LOW
57.2669 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
59.3147 JPY

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 311,031 JPY
2019 Average 302,749 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 286,335 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,696.76 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

61.4010
57.2992
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.1436
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 58.4857

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.5739
December Spread (Stable) ±0.7349

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 1.2429 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2429

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (February) 61.0592
2019 Avg (February) 61.3057

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