YEARLY HIGH
2.0941 JPY
YEARLY LOW
1.7671 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8932 JPY

2020 DOP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DOP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 2.0941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 1.7671.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3271 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0541 to the December average rate of 1.7837, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.0941 was down 5.55% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.2171, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,471 JPY
2019 Average 10,619 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 8,835 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,635.32 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.0855
1.7563
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 1.9826, compared to 1.8038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1788 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9826
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2668 JPY (High: 2.0686 / Low: 1.8018). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0179 JPY (High: 1.7922 / Low: 1.7743).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2668
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0179

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0841 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0841

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 2.0581) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.1814), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1233 (-5.65%).

2020 Avg (February) 2.0581
2019 Avg (February) 2.1814

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0748 2.0276 2.0541
February 2.0941 2.0159 2.0581
March 2.0686 1.8018 1.9962
April 2.0259 1.9515 1.9898
May 1.9626 1.9064 1.9408
June 1.9122 1.8243 1.8567
July 1.8445 1.7904 1.8279
August 1.8291 1.8024 1.8129
September 1.8213 1.7859 1.8071
October 1.8153 1.7855 1.8008
November 1.8447 1.7671 1.7902
December 1.7922 1.7743 1.7837