YEARLY HIGH
0.0079 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0069 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0073 GBP

2020 JPY to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.0079. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 0.0069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0070 to the December average rate of 0.0072, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0079 was up 0.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0079, 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 3,975 GBP
2019 Average 3,596 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 3,457 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 517.78 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0076
0.0069
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to GBP 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 0.0073, compared to 0.0073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0073
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0007 GBP (High: 0.0079 / Low: 0.0072). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GBP (High: 0.0074 / Low: 0.0073).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0075) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0068), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+9.97%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0075
2019 Avg (March) 0.0068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0071 0.0069 0.0070
February 0.0072 0.0069 0.0070
March 0.0079 0.0072 0.0075
April 0.0075 0.0074 0.0075
May 0.0077 0.0075 0.0076
June 0.0076 0.0072 0.0074
July 0.0075 0.0072 0.0074
August 0.0072 0.0071 0.0072
September 0.0075 0.0070 0.0073
October 0.0074 0.0073 0.0073
November 0.0074 0.0072 0.0073
December 0.0073 0.0071 0.0072