YEARLY HIGH
55.9857 JPY
YEARLY LOW
51.5403 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
53.3838 JPY

2020 BBD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BBD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 55.9857. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 51.5403.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4454 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.6190 to the December average rate of 51.8769, 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 55.9857 was down 0.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 56.0627, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 279,928 JPY
2019 Average 272,513 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 257,701 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,227.08 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

55.2621
51.5691
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 54.1298, compared to 52.6379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4920 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.1298
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.6379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 4.1165 JPY (High: 55.6568 / Low: 51.5403). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6614 JPY (High: 52.2253 / Low: 51.5638).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.1165
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6614

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 1.1198 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1198

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 54.9544) against the same month in 2019 (average: 55.1776), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2232 (-0.40%).

2020 Avg (February) 54.9544
2019 Avg (February) 55.1776

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 55.0947 53.9865 54.6190
February 55.9857 54.0425 54.9544
March 55.6568 51.5403 53.8346
April 54.5659 53.3055 53.9286
May 53.9123 53.1079 53.6182
June 54.8122 53.2103 53.8242
July 53.7938 52.3443 53.3834
August 53.4910 52.6125 52.9991
September 53.1580 52.2660 52.8082
October 53.0153 52.1590 52.6086
November 52.7061 51.6298 52.1510
December 52.2253 51.5638 51.8769