YEARLY HIGH
0.0134 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0118 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0126 CAD

2020 JPY to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.0134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.0118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0120 to the December average rate of 0.0123, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0134 was up 5.23% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0127, 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 6,682 CAD
2019 Average 6,087 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 5,918 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 764.18 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0132
0.0119
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to CAD 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 0.0126, compared to 0.0125 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0126
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0125

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0011 CAD (High: 0.0134 / Low: 0.0123). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 CAD (High: 0.0125 / Low: 0.0122).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0129) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0120), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+7.62%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0129
2019 Avg (March) 0.0120

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0122 0.0118 0.0120
February 0.0124 0.0118 0.0121
March 0.0134 0.0123 0.0129
April 0.0132 0.0129 0.0130
May 0.0133 0.0128 0.0130
June 0.0128 0.0122 0.0126
July 0.0128 0.0125 0.0127
August 0.0127 0.0123 0.0125
September 0.0127 0.0123 0.0125
October 0.0128 0.0124 0.0126
November 0.0128 0.0124 0.0125
December 0.0125 0.0122 0.0123