2020 BIF to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0593 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.0531 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0558 JPY

2020 BIF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BIF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 0.0593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0531.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0062 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0580 to the December average rate of 0.0534, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0593 was down 3.86% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0617, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 297 JPY

2019 Average 296 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 266 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.06 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0587

0.0529

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0571, compared to 0.0545 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0571

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0545

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0043 JPY (High: 0.0588 / Low: 0.0545). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 JPY (High: 0.0537 / Low: 0.0531).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.0582) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0608), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0026 (-4.32%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.0582

2019 Avg (February) 0.0608

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0586	0.0573	0.0580
February	0.0593	0.0572	0.0582
March	0.0588	0.0545	0.0569
April	0.0578	0.0560	0.0569
May	0.0569	0.0557	0.0563
June	0.0576	0.0558	0.0564
July	0.0563	0.0544	0.0555
August	0.0555	0.0546	0.0550
September	0.0551	0.0541	0.0547
October	0.0549	0.0539	0.0544
November	0.0544	0.0533	0.0538
December	0.0537	0.0531	0.0534