YEARLY HIGH
0.0669 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0616 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0647 BOB

2020 JPY to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.0669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 0.0616.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0633 to the December average rate of 0.0664, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0669 was up 2.03% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0656, 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 33,469 BOB
2019 Average 31,707 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 30,817 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,652.47 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0668
0.0626
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to BOB 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 0.0638, compared to 0.0656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0638
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0053 BOB (High: 0.0669 / Low: 0.0616). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 BOB (High: 0.0649 / Low: 0.0640).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0664) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0633), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+4.93%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0664
2019 Avg (December) 0.0633

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0640 0.0627 0.0633
February 0.0639 0.0618 0.0629
March 0.0669 0.0616 0.0640
April 0.0648 0.0632 0.0639
May 0.0649 0.0640 0.0643
June 0.0650 0.0631 0.0642
July 0.0659 0.0642 0.0647
August 0.0655 0.0645 0.0651
September 0.0661 0.0650 0.0654
October 0.0661 0.0651 0.0656
November 0.0667 0.0654 0.0661
December 0.0669 0.0660 0.0664