YEARLY HIGH
81.9018 JPY
YEARLY LOW
74.4438 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
77.4162 JPY

2020 BND to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BND to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 81.9018. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 74.4438.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4579 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.8664 to the December average rate of 77.8689, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 81.9018 was down 1.35% compared to the 2019 peak of 83.0256, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 409,509 JPY
2019 Average 397,324 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 372,219 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,289.67 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

81.3856
75.1557
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 77.4487, compared to 77.3837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0650 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 77.4487
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 77.3837

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.6669 JPY (High: 78.1107 / Low: 74.4438). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8991 JPY (High: 78.1915 / Low: 77.2924).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.6669
December Spread (Stable) ±0.8991

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.0767 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0767

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 80.8664) against the same month in 2019 (average: 69.5082), the exchange rate shifted by +11.3582 (+16.34%).

2020 Avg (January) 80.8664
2019 Avg (January) 69.5082

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 81.9018 79.3865 80.8664
February 80.4803 77.4661 79.1184
March 78.1107 74.4438 76.0416
April 76.5488 74.8414 75.7276
May 76.3681 74.8464 75.6749
June 78.6839 76.3096 77.2631
July 77.4318 76.1130 76.8920
August 78.0654 76.7378 77.3961
September 78.0495 76.6221 77.3448
October 78.0341 76.4500 77.3983
November 78.2869 76.2131 77.4021
December 78.1915 77.2924 77.8689