YEARLY HIGH
1.0647 HTG
YEARLY LOW
0.5911 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8798 HTG

2020 JPY to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 1.0647. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 20, dropping to 0.5911.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4737 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8992 to the December average rate of 0.6741, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0647 was up 17.71% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.9046, 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 532,366 HTG
2019 Average 414,602 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 295,533 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 236,832.40 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1013
0.5580
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to HTG 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 0.9256, compared to 0.8341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0915 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9256
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.1082 HTG (High: 0.9198 / Low: 0.8116). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0200 HTG (High: 1.0646 / Low: 1.0445).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1082
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0200

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4199 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4199

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 1.0231) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8887), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1344 (+15.13%).

2020 Avg (September) 1.0231
2019 Avg (September) 0.8887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9167 0.8755 0.8992
February 0.9198 0.8116 0.8891
March 0.9136 0.8225 0.8755
April 0.9178 0.8700 0.8940
May 1.0200 0.9785 0.9915
June 1.0220 0.9742 1.0042
July 1.0617 1.0170 1.0325
August 1.0646 1.0445 1.0560
September 1.0647 0.9980 1.0231
October 0.6376 0.5911 0.6032
November 0.6345 0.5996 0.6155
December 0.7047 0.6280 0.6741