YEARLY HIGH
0.0118 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0103 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0111 JPY

2020 GNF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GNF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.0118. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0115 to the December average rate of 0.0104, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0118 was down 3.34% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0123, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59 JPY
2019 Average 59 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 52 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.70 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0117
0.0103
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.0114, compared to 0.0108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0114
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0108

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0009 JPY (High: 0.0118 / Low: 0.0109). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 JPY (High: 0.0108 / Low: 0.0107).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.0116) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0120), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-3.52%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.0116
2019 Avg (February) 0.0120

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0116 0.0113 0.0115
February 0.0118 0.0114 0.0116
March 0.0118 0.0109 0.0114
April 0.0115 0.0112 0.0114
May 0.0114 0.0112 0.0113
June 0.0116 0.0111 0.0113
July 0.0112 0.0109 0.0111
August 0.0111 0.0109 0.0110
September 0.0110 0.0107 0.0109
October 0.0108 0.0107 0.0108
November 0.0108 0.0106 0.0107
December 0.0106 0.0103 0.0104