YEARLY HIGH
0.7192 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.6393 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6940 BTN

2020 JPY to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 0.7192. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 0.6393.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0799 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6521 to the December average rate of 0.7096, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.7192 was up 5.25% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6833, 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 359,592 BTN
2019 Average 322,815 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 319,646 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,945.66 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.7180
0.6441
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to BTN 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 0.6846, compared to 0.7035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0189 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6846
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7035

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0517 BTN (High: 0.7180 / Low: 0.6663). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 BTN (High: 0.7159 / Low: 0.7058).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0517
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0084 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.7119) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6561), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0558 (+8.50%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.7119
2019 Avg (November) 0.6561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6652 0.6423 0.6521
February 0.6680 0.6393 0.6502
March 0.7180 0.6663 0.6904
April 0.7140 0.6959 0.7059
May 0.7139 0.6987 0.7050
June 0.7124 0.6900 0.7036
July 0.7140 0.6937 0.7019
August 0.7109 0.6915 0.7034
September 0.7029 0.6860 0.6950
October 0.7126 0.6909 0.6989
November 0.7192 0.7033 0.7119
December 0.7159 0.7058 0.7096