YEARLY HIGH
0.0092 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0085 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0088 CHF

2020 JPY to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 0.0092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 0.0085.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0089 to the December average rate of 0.0086, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0092 was down 1.69% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0093, 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 4,593 CHF
2019 Average 4,558 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 4,252 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 341.46 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0091
0.0085
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to CHF 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 0.0089, compared to 0.0087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0089
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0003 CHF (High: 0.0092 / Low: 0.0089). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 CHF (High: 0.0088 / Low: 0.0087).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.0090) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0092), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-1.66%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.0090
2019 Avg (May) 0.0092

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0090 0.0088 0.0089
February 0.0089 0.0088 0.0089
March 0.0090 0.0088 0.0089
April 0.0091 0.0089 0.0090
May 0.0092 0.0089 0.0090
June 0.0089 0.0088 0.0088
July 0.0088 0.0086 0.0088
August 0.0087 0.0085 0.0086
September 0.0088 0.0086 0.0087
October 0.0088 0.0086 0.0087
November 0.0088 0.0087 0.0087
December 0.0086 0.0085 0.0086