2020 BOB to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.2249 JPY

YEARLY LOW

14.9390 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.4679 JPY

2020 BOB to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BOB to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 16.2249. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 14.9390.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2858 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.7969 to the December average rate of 15.0501, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 16.2249 was down 0.01% compared to the 2019 peak of 16.2261, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 81,124 JPY

2019 Average 78,864 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 74,695 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,429.16 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

15.9792

14.9657

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BOB 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 15.6828, compared to 15.2529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4299 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.6828

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.2529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.2857 JPY (High: 16.2249 / Low: 14.9392). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2134 JPY (High: 15.6192 / Low: 15.4058).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2857

May Spread (Stable) ±0.2134

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 0.2623 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2623

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 15.6324) against the same month in 2019 (average: 16.0874), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4550 (-2.83%).

2020 Avg (March) 15.6324

2019 Avg (March) 16.0874

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.9387	15.6148	15.7969
February	16.1881	15.6376	15.8948
March	16.2249	14.9392	15.6324
April	15.8282	15.4331	15.6433
May	15.6192	15.4058	15.5471
June	15.8541	15.3838	15.5823
July	15.5837	15.1637	15.4588
August	15.4976	15.2676	15.3536
September	15.3955	15.1400	15.2955
October	15.3715	15.1262	15.2379
November	15.2858	14.9822	15.1217
December	15.1564	14.9390	15.0501