YEARLY HIGH
3.5002 JPY
YEARLY LOW
2.6216 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0709 JPY

2020 ETB to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ETB to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 3.5002. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 2.6216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8786 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4075 to the December average rate of 2.6810, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.5002 was down 11.24% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.9436, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,501 JPY
2019 Average 18,674 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 13,108 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,393.24 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.4986
2.6067
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 3.2840, compared to 2.8577 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4263 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2840
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8577

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2240 JPY (High: 3.4056 / Low: 3.1816). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0623 JPY (High: 2.7892 / Low: 2.7269).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2240
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0623

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 0.1224 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1224

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 3.4243) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.8757), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4514 (-11.65%).

2020 Avg (February) 3.4243
2019 Avg (February) 3.8757

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4425 3.3601 3.4075
February 3.5002 3.3411 3.4243
March 3.4056 3.1816 3.3019
April 3.3328 3.1899 3.2636
May 3.2384 3.1492 3.1777
June 3.1950 3.0809 3.1293
July 3.0846 2.9788 3.0345
August 3.0256 2.9145 2.9653
September 2.9505 2.8449 2.8829
October 2.8725 2.7449 2.8280
November 2.7892 2.7269 2.7543
December 2.7325 2.6216 2.6810