YEARLY HIGH
153.5041 IDR
YEARLY LOW
121.3359 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
136.2523 IDR

2020 JPY to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 153.5041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 121.3359.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.1682 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 125.6092 to the December average rate of 136.0466, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 153.5041 was up 13.46% compared to the 2019 peak of 135.2939, 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 76,752,068 IDR
2019 Average 64,854,722 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 60,667,964 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,084,103.78 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

148.1473
123.0148
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to IDR 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 134.6731, compared to 137.8314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1584 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 134.6731
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 137.8314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 23.3829 IDR (High: 153.2078 / Low: 129.8249). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1302 IDR (High: 137.0598 / Low: 134.9296).

March Spread (Volatile) ±23.3829
December Spread (Stable) ±2.1302

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 7.6049 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.6049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 146.0529) against the same month in 2019 (average: 126.5448), the exchange rate shifted by +19.5081 (+15.42%).

2020 Avg (April) 146.0529
2019 Avg (April) 126.5448

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 129.0761 121.3359 125.6092
February 129.3102 122.4139 125.1091
March 153.2078 129.8249 140.8797
April 153.5041 141.2115 146.0529
May 145.2939 135.8290 138.4479
June 135.7105 127.8566 131.9395
July 138.8907 132.7648 136.0466
August 140.5529 137.2908 138.5783
September 141.9419 138.3354 140.4025
October 140.9965 137.9164 139.7449
November 139.9669 133.5059 136.1699
December 137.0598 134.9296 136.0466