2020 CNY to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 CNY to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the CNY to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 16.0633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 14.8390.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2243 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.7766 to the December average rate of 15.8640, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 16.0633 was down 4.11% compared to the 2019 peak of 16.7511, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
CNY to JPY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 15.3930, compared to 15.5558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1627 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.8942 JPY (High: 15.7332 / Low: 14.8390). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1768 JPY (High: 15.9545 / Low: 15.7777).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3889 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 15.7766) against the same month in 2019 (average: 16.0422), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2657 (-1.66%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.0633 | 15.5011 | 15.7766 |
| February | 15.9426 | 15.4586 | 15.7104 |
| March | 15.7332 | 14.8390 | 15.3215 |
| April | 15.4239 | 15.0646 | 15.2534 |
| May | 15.1883 | 14.9501 | 15.0963 |
| June | 15.4793 | 15.0772 | 15.2001 |
| July | 15.3501 | 14.9367 | 15.2296 |
| August | 15.4792 | 15.1472 | 15.2950 |
| September | 15.5636 | 15.3841 | 15.4997 |
| October | 15.7979 | 15.5027 | 15.6491 |
| November | 15.9113 | 15.6184 | 15.7973 |
| December | 15.9545 | 15.7777 | 15.8640 |