2020 JPY to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 JPY to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the JPY to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 97.0642. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 84.4423.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.6218 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 86.8280 to the December average rate of 95.8468, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 97.0642 was up 10.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 87.9813, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
JPY to GNF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 87.6970, compared to 92.6181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.9211 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 7.3309 GNF (High: 92.1290 / Low: 84.7981). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5255 GNF (High: 89.3223 / Low: 87.7968).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.6553 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 95.8468) against the same month in 2019 (average: 86.8388), the exchange rate shifted by +9.0081 (+10.37%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 88.2869 | 86.0256 | 86.8280 |
| February | 87.8826 | 84.4423 | 86.1727 |
| March | 92.1290 | 84.7981 | 88.0579 |
| April | 89.4821 | 86.8185 | 88.0272 |
| May | 89.3223 | 87.7968 | 88.3401 |
| June | 90.3866 | 86.2305 | 88.7565 |
| July | 92.0257 | 89.4830 | 90.1764 |
| August | 91.6866 | 90.0287 | 90.9833 |
| September | 93.2837 | 90.6391 | 91.8556 |
| October | 93.7861 | 92.2193 | 92.9575 |
| November | 94.7107 | 92.6225 | 93.8891 |
| December | 97.0642 | 94.0158 | 95.8468 |