YEARLY HIGH
0.0330 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0252 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0292 GEL

2020 JPY to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 0.0330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.0252.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0078 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0263 to the December average rate of 0.0318, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0330 was up 18.03% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0280, 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 16,504 GEL
2019 Average 12,929 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 12,603 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,900.77 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0324
0.0253
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to GEL 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 0.0280, compared to 0.0304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0280
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0058 GEL (High: 0.0314 / Low: 0.0257). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 GEL (High: 0.0320 / Low: 0.0315).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.0318) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0273), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0046 (+16.72%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.0318
2019 Avg (November) 0.0273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0267 0.0261 0.0263
February 0.0267 0.0252 0.0259
March 0.0314 0.0257 0.0280
April 0.0306 0.0291 0.0295
May 0.0302 0.0295 0.0299
June 0.0295 0.0269 0.0284
July 0.0296 0.0284 0.0288
August 0.0294 0.0289 0.0292
September 0.0318 0.0289 0.0301
October 0.0311 0.0303 0.0307
November 0.0330 0.0310 0.0318
December 0.0320 0.0315 0.0318