YEARLY HIGH
0.4905 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.4528 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4647 PHP

2020 JPY to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 0.4905. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 0.4528.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0377 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4654 to the December average rate of 0.4634, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4905 was down 1.47% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4978, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 245,242 PHP
2019 Average 237,498 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 226,394 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,848.74 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4744
0.4580
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to PHP 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 0.4678, compared to 0.4615 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4678
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4615

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0330 PHP (High: 0.4905 / Low: 0.4574). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 PHP (High: 0.4637 / Low: 0.4571).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0330
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.4731) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4725), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+0.12%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.4731
2019 Avg (March) 0.4725

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4733 0.4588 0.4654
February 0.4715 0.4528 0.4623
March 0.4905 0.4574 0.4731
April 0.4748 0.4639 0.4697
May 0.4771 0.4668 0.4712
June 0.4724 0.4533 0.4650
July 0.4695 0.4597 0.4628
August 0.4650 0.4555 0.4601
September 0.4637 0.4571 0.4594
October 0.4644 0.4567 0.4610
November 0.4661 0.4588 0.4625
December 0.4663 0.4597 0.4634