YEARLY HIGH
0.7221 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.6418 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6946 INR

2020 JPY to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 0.7221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 0.6418.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0803 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6525 to the December average rate of 0.7100, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.7221 was up 5.87% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6820, 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 361,045 INR
2019 Average 323,044 INR
Yearly Trough Low 320,912 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,133.00 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.7177
0.6453
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to INR 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 0.6855, compared to 0.7037 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0182 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6855
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7037

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0510 INR (High: 0.7221 / Low: 0.6711). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 INR (High: 0.7160 / Low: 0.7044).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0510
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.6924) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6262), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0662 (+10.58%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.6924
2019 Avg (March) 0.6262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6664 0.6429 0.6525
February 0.6678 0.6418 0.6514
March 0.7221 0.6711 0.6924
April 0.7145 0.6961 0.7068
May 0.7176 0.7007 0.7061
June 0.7147 0.6889 0.7039
July 0.7144 0.6941 0.7016
August 0.7103 0.6917 0.7036
September 0.7040 0.6894 0.6962
October 0.7130 0.6908 0.6992
November 0.7164 0.7034 0.7117
December 0.7160 0.7044 0.7100