YEARLY HIGH
5.0705 AMD
YEARLY LOW
4.2725 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5261 AMD

2020 JPY to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 5.0705. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 4.2725.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7980 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3840 to the December average rate of 4.6935, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.0705 was up 12.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.5216, 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 2,535,256 AMD
2019 Average 2,203,889 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,136,247 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 399,009.02 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.7275
4.3195
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to AMD 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 4.4683, compared to 4.5839 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1156 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4683
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5839

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.4596 AMD (High: 5.0705 / Low: 4.6110). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0746 AMD (High: 4.6168 / Low: 4.5422).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4596
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0746

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0310 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0310

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 4.6935) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.3813), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3122 (+7.13%).

2020 Avg (December) 4.6935
2019 Avg (December) 4.3813

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4339 4.3484 4.3840
February 4.4260 4.2725 4.3535
March 4.6804 4.4086 4.5340
April 4.6785 4.4551 4.5437
May 4.5647 4.4633 4.5127
June 4.5256 4.4121 4.4821
July 4.6005 4.4765 4.5112
August 4.5770 4.5018 4.5437
September 4.6074 4.5300 4.5602
October 4.6168 4.5422 4.5774
November 4.6641 4.5689 4.6176
December 5.0705 4.6110 4.6935