2020 JPY to DOP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 JPY to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the JPY to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 0.5659. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 0.4775.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0884 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4868 to the December average rate of 0.5606, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5659 was up 15.27% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4909, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
JPY to DOP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.5051, compared to 0.5544 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0493 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0716 DOP (High: 0.5550 / Low: 0.4834). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 DOP (High: 0.5636 / Low: 0.5580).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.5586) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4851), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0735 (+15.15%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.4932 | 0.4820 | 0.4868 |
| February | 0.4960 | 0.4775 | 0.4859 |
| March | 0.5550 | 0.4834 | 0.5013 |
| April | 0.5124 | 0.4936 | 0.5026 |
| May | 0.5245 | 0.5095 | 0.5153 |
| June | 0.5481 | 0.5230 | 0.5387 |
| July | 0.5585 | 0.5421 | 0.5471 |
| August | 0.5548 | 0.5467 | 0.5516 |
| September | 0.5599 | 0.5491 | 0.5534 |
| October | 0.5601 | 0.5509 | 0.5553 |
| November | 0.5659 | 0.5421 | 0.5586 |
| December | 0.5636 | 0.5580 | 0.5606 |