2020 GMD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2011 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.9918 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0744 JPY

2020 GMD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GMD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 2.2011. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.9918.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2093 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1344 to the December average rate of 2.0046, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.2011 was down 2.76% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.2636, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,006 JPY

2019 Average 10,882 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 9,959 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,046.42 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.1688

1.9896

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 2.1154, compared to 2.0335 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0818 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1154

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0335

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1633 JPY (High: 2.1869 / Low: 2.0236). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0214 JPY (High: 2.0978 / Low: 2.0764).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1633

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0214

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 0.0395 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0395

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 2.1539) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.2274), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0736 (-3.30%).

2020 Avg (February) 2.1539

2019 Avg (February) 2.2274

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1564	2.1068	2.1344
February	2.2011	2.1179	2.1539
March	2.1869	2.0236	2.1144
April	2.1440	2.0880	2.1149
May	2.0978	2.0764	2.0882
June	2.1266	2.0604	2.0864
July	2.0854	2.0206	2.0630
August	2.0645	2.0314	2.0457
September	2.0532	2.0199	2.0402
October	2.0489	2.0158	2.0329
November	2.0350	1.9934	2.0148
December	2.0172	1.9918	2.0046