YEARLY HIGH
0.0171 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.0154 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0161 BGN

2020 JPY to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 0.0171. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0161 to the December average rate of 0.0155, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0171 was up 1.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0169, 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 8,526 BGN
2019 Average 8,017 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 7,705 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 821.19 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0168
0.0154
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to BGN 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 0.0164, compared to 0.0157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0164
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0007 BGN (High: 0.0171 / Low: 0.0163). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BGN (High: 0.0155 / Low: 0.0154).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.0167) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0159), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+5.18%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.0167
2019 Avg (May) 0.0159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0163 0.0159 0.0161
February 0.0165 0.0162 0.0163
March 0.0167 0.0162 0.0164
April 0.0169 0.0165 0.0167
May 0.0171 0.0163 0.0167
June 0.0164 0.0158 0.0161
July 0.0162 0.0156 0.0160
August 0.0157 0.0155 0.0156
September 0.0159 0.0155 0.0157
October 0.0160 0.0156 0.0158
November 0.0161 0.0157 0.0158
December 0.0155 0.0154 0.0155