YEARLY HIGH
0.0754 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0695 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0727 HKD

2020 JPY to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 0.0754. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 0.0695.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0059 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0712 to the December average rate of 0.0747, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0754 was up 0.78% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0748, 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 37,695 HKD
2019 Average 35,947 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 34,745 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,949.78 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0751
0.0703
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JPY to HKD 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 0.0717, compared to 0.0736 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0717
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0736

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0057 HKD (High: 0.0754 / Low: 0.0697). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 HKD (High: 0.0752 / Low: 0.0742).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0057
December 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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0722) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0706), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+2.15%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0722
2019 Avg (March) 0.0706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0721 0.0705 0.0712
February 0.0721 0.0695 0.0707
March 0.0754 0.0697 0.0722
April 0.0727 0.0710 0.0719
May 0.0730 0.0719 0.0723
June 0.0728 0.0707 0.0720
July 0.0740 0.0720 0.0726
August 0.0737 0.0724 0.0731
September 0.0741 0.0729 0.0734
October 0.0743 0.0731 0.0737
November 0.0751 0.0736 0.0743
December 0.0752 0.0742 0.0747