YEARLY HIGH
0.5659 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.4775 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5298 DOP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 282,953 DOP
2019 Average 235,597 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 238,761 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,191.82 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5681
0.4785
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5544

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0716
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.5586
2019 Avg (November) 0.4851

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