2020 JPY to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7268 DJF

YEARLY LOW

1.5897 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6680 DJF

2020 JPY to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 1.7268. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 1.5897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1371 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6298 to the December average rate of 1.7159, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.7268 was up 1.70% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.6979, 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 863,403 DJF

2019 Average 816,383 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 794,846 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,556.57 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.7255

1.6103

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JPY to DJF 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 1.6447, compared to 1.6913 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6447

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6913

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1275 DJF (High: 1.7268 / Low: 1.5993). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0222 DJF (High: 1.7263 / Low: 1.7042).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1275

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0222

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 0.0098 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.6541) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.6020), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0521 (+3.25%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.6541

2019 Avg (March) 1.6020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6486	1.6154	1.6298
February	1.6469	1.5897	1.6199
March	1.7268	1.5993	1.6541
April	1.6701	1.6313	1.6506
May	1.6763	1.6511	1.6601
June	1.6734	1.6237	1.6539
July	1.7004	1.6546	1.6675
August	1.6899	1.6635	1.6793
September	1.7028	1.6738	1.6857
October	1.7076	1.6787	1.6921
November	1.7235	1.6893	1.7070
December	1.7263	1.7042	1.7159