YEARLY HIGH
0.0087 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0079 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0082 EUR

2020 JPY to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 0.0087. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0082 to the December average rate of 0.0079, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0087 was up 1.26% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0086, 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 4,359 EUR
2019 Average 4,098 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 3,940 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 418.79 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0086
0.0079
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JPY to EUR 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 0.0084, compared to 0.0080 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) 0.0084
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0080

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0004 EUR (High: 0.0087 / Low: 0.0084). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 EUR (High: 0.0079 / Low: 0.0079).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.0085) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0081), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+5.01%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.0085
2019 Avg (May) 0.0081

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0083 0.0081 0.0082
February 0.0084 0.0083 0.0083
March 0.0085 0.0083 0.0084
April 0.0086 0.0084 0.0085
May 0.0087 0.0084 0.0085
June 0.0084 0.0081 0.0083
July 0.0083 0.0080 0.0082
August 0.0080 0.0079 0.0080
September 0.0081 0.0079 0.0080
October 0.0082 0.0080 0.0081
November 0.0082 0.0080 0.0081
December 0.0079 0.0079 0.0079