YEARLY HIGH
0.0701 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0523 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0580 JPY

2020 CDF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CDF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 0.0701. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0523.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0178 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0648 to the December average rate of 0.0532, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0701 was up 2.15% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0686, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 350 JPY
2019 Average 330 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 262 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 88.92 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0662
0.0518
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0622, compared to 0.0538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0622
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0178 JPY (High: 0.0701 / Low: 0.0523). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 JPY (High: 0.0543 / Low: 0.0532).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0178
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0532) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0650), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0118 (-18.19%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0532
2019 Avg (December) 0.0650

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0654 0.0640 0.0648
February 0.0661 0.0637 0.0650
March 0.0652 0.0606 0.0632
April 0.0638 0.0617 0.0628
May 0.0617 0.0589 0.0600
June 0.0600 0.0557 0.0575
July 0.0563 0.0532 0.0549
August 0.0548 0.0533 0.0540
September 0.0543 0.0532 0.0538
October 0.0581 0.0532 0.0540
November 0.0536 0.0525 0.0530
December 0.0701 0.0523 0.0532