YEARLY HIGH
0.0574 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0475 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0537 GHS

2020 JPY to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 0.0574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 0.0475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0099 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0517 to the December average rate of 0.0566, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0574 was down 56.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1318, 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 28,710 GHS
2019 Average 24,723 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 23,774 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,935.96 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0573
0.0482
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to GHS 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 0.0523, compared to 0.0552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0523
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0040 GHS (High: 0.0537 / Low: 0.0497). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 GHS (High: 0.0545 / Low: 0.0535).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0566) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0522), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+8.36%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0566
2019 Avg (December) 0.0522

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0529 0.0507 0.0517
February 0.0507 0.0475 0.0489
March 0.0537 0.0497 0.0519
April 0.0544 0.0528 0.0536
May 0.0545 0.0535 0.0539
June 0.0544 0.0527 0.0538
July 0.0551 0.0536 0.0541
August 0.0549 0.0538 0.0545
September 0.0555 0.0543 0.0548
October 0.0558 0.0547 0.0552
November 0.0565 0.0552 0.0559
December 0.0574 0.0560 0.0566