2020 JPY to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0159 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.0126 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0136 AUD

2020 JPY to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.0159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0126.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0133 to the December average rate of 0.0128, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0159 was up 12.05% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0142, 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 7,967 AUD

2019 Average 6,602 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 6,290 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,677.09 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0152

0.0126

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to AUD 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 0.0141, compared to 0.0131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0141

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0019 AUD (High: 0.0159 / Low: 0.0140). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 AUD (High: 0.0135 / Low: 0.0131).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0150) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0127), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+17.80%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0150

2019 Avg (March) 0.0127

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0138	0.0131	0.0133
February	0.0142	0.0135	0.0137
March	0.0159	0.0140	0.0150
April	0.0154	0.0143	0.0147
May	0.0147	0.0139	0.0143
June	0.0137	0.0130	0.0135
July	0.0135	0.0131	0.0133
August	0.0133	0.0128	0.0131
September	0.0135	0.0128	0.0131
October	0.0136	0.0131	0.0133
November	0.0136	0.0130	0.0132
December	0.0130	0.0126	0.0128