YEARLY HIGH
0.0553 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0370 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0483 BRL

2020 JPY to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 0.0553. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0370.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0183 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0379 to the December average rate of 0.0496, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0553 was up 40.20% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0394, 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 27,636 BRL
2019 Average 18,106 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 18,486 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,150.15 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0551
0.0364
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to BRL 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 0.0455, compared to 0.0512 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0455
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0512

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0072 BRL (High: 0.0484 / Low: 0.0412). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 BRL (High: 0.0506 / Low: 0.0482).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0072
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 0.0535) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0378), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0158 (+41.73%).

2020 Avg (October) 0.0535
2019 Avg (October) 0.0378

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0395 0.0370 0.0379
February 0.0414 0.0386 0.0396
March 0.0484 0.0412 0.0454
April 0.0527 0.0470 0.0493
May 0.0551 0.0489 0.0523
June 0.0512 0.0445 0.0483
July 0.0504 0.0478 0.0496
August 0.0531 0.0493 0.0514
September 0.0537 0.0498 0.0511
October 0.0553 0.0523 0.0535
November 0.0551 0.0510 0.0521
December 0.0506 0.0482 0.0496