YEARLY HIGH
1.1915 ALL
YEARLY LOW
0.8152 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0168 ALL

2020 JPY to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 1.1915. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 0.8152.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3763 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0063 to the December average rate of 0.9782, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.1915 was up 13.43% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0504, 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 595,757 ALL
2019 Average 504,134 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 407,621 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 188,136.05 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.0795
0.9690
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to ALL 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 1.0376, compared to 0.9960 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0415 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0376
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9960

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.2139 ALL (High: 1.0291 / Low: 0.8152). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0195 ALL (High: 0.9921 / Low: 0.9726).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2139
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0195

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0365 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0365

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 1.0624) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9999), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0625 (+6.25%).

2020 Avg (May) 1.0624
2019 Avg (May) 0.9999

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0211 0.9942 1.0063
February 1.0334 1.0086 1.0185
March 1.1045 1.0145 1.0419
April 1.0905 1.0497 1.0703
May 1.1915 1.0374 1.0624
June 1.0399 0.9978 1.0259
July 1.0291 0.8152 1.0089
August 0.9971 0.9772 0.9890
September 1.0081 0.9782 0.9961
October 1.0169 0.9932 1.0017
November 1.0161 0.9927 1.0022
December 0.9921 0.9726 0.9782