2020 EUR to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 EUR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the EUR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 126.8912. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 114.7007.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.1904 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 121.2937 to the December average rate of 126.2961, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 126.8912 was down 0.34% compared to the 2019 peak of 127.3303, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EUR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
EUR 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 119.3412, compared to 124.3161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.9749 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 5.0273 JPY (High: 119.7280 / Low: 114.7007). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9914 JPY (High: 126.8912 / Low: 125.8997).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.9853 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 126.2961) against the same month in 2019 (average: 121.2971), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9990 (+4.12%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 122.7159 | 119.9488 | 121.2937 |
| February | 121.0368 | 118.6765 | 119.9813 |
| March | 120.9382 | 117.0499 | 119.1979 |
| April | 118.5883 | 115.6486 | 117.2125 |
| May | 119.7280 | 114.7007 | 117.2107 |
| June | 124.0510 | 119.4043 | 121.1511 |
| July | 124.6656 | 120.8024 | 122.3366 |
| August | 126.5265 | 124.3979 | 125.3985 |
| September | 126.2586 | 122.7498 | 124.4872 |
| October | 124.9515 | 122.1112 | 123.8161 |
| November | 124.6149 | 121.7324 | 123.5620 |
| December | 126.8912 | 125.8997 | 126.2961 |