YEARLY HIGH
615.4264 IRR
YEARLY LOW
376.0337 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
395.1348 IRR

2020 JPY to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 615.4264. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 376.0337.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 239.3926 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 385.4690 to the December average rate of 405.8307, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 615.4264 was up 53.25% compared to the 2019 peak of 401.5765, 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 307,713,185 IRR
2019 Average 193,400,847 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 188,016,873 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 119,696,311.30 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

408.0984
380.8868
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to IRR 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 389.0547, compared to 401.2149 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.1602 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 389.0547
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 401.2149

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 223.7756 IRR (High: 615.4264 / Low: 391.6508). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1707 IRR (High: 408.2803 / Low: 403.1096).

July Spread (Volatile) ±223.7756
December Spread (Stable) ±5.1707

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 4.4341 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4341

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 401.6582) against the same month in 2019 (average: 389.0085), the exchange rate shifted by +12.6497 (+3.25%).

2020 Avg (July) 401.6582
2019 Avg (July) 389.0085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 389.9547 382.1154 385.4690
February 389.5544 376.0337 383.1544
March 408.4672 378.2560 391.3529
April 394.9405 385.8178 390.3886
May 396.4101 390.4957 392.7417
June 395.6471 384.0838 391.2214
July 615.4264 391.6508 401.6582
August 400.1426 393.5709 397.2241
September 402.8020 396.0398 398.6707
October 403.6216 397.1021 400.1797
November 407.7591 399.4323 403.7257
December 408.2803 403.1096 405.8307