YEARLY HIGH
64.8910 JPY
YEARLY LOW
58.6413 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
62.2697 JPY

2020 BGN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BGN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 64.8910. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 58.6413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2497 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.0126 to the December average rate of 64.5612, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 64.8910 was down 0.21% compared to the 2019 peak of 65.0256, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 324,455 JPY
2019 Average 311,976 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 293,206 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,248.66 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

65.0352
59.3472
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 60.9849, compared to 63.5545 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5696 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.9849
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 63.5545

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 2.5333 JPY (High: 61.1746 / Low: 58.6413). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5148 JPY (High: 64.8910 / Low: 64.3762).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.5333
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5148

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.9098 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 64.5612) against the same month in 2019 (average: 62.0153), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5460 (+4.11%).

2020 Avg (December) 64.5612
2019 Avg (December) 62.0153

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 62.7527 61.3372 62.0126
February 61.9000 60.7140 61.3627
March 61.8340 59.8029 60.8420
April 60.6661 59.0940 59.9322
May 61.1746 58.6413 59.8212
June 63.2960 61.0518 61.9388
July 63.9978 61.7597 62.5460
August 64.6952 63.6279 64.1188
September 64.4719 62.7211 63.6220
October 63.9003 62.3762 63.3154
November 63.6635 62.2531 63.1638
December 64.8910 64.3762 64.5612