2020 JPY to KMF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 JPY to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the JPY to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 197.8633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 3.8718.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 193.9914 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0602 to the December average rate of 10.1560, the exchange rate registered a net change of 150.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 197.8633 was down 4.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 206.2495, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
JPY to KMF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.1309, compared to 5.0057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8748 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 193.9818 KMF (High: 197.8633 / Low: 3.8815). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0764 KMF (High: 4.1416 / Low: 4.0653).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1479 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 10.1560) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.0627), the exchange rate shifted by +6.0933 (+149.98%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.1069 | 4.0144 | 4.0602 |
| February | 4.1416 | 4.0653 | 4.1043 |
| March | 4.2282 | 4.0622 | 4.1471 |
| April | 4.2572 | 4.1520 | 4.2031 |
| May | 4.2978 | 4.1163 | 4.2094 |
| June | 4.1240 | 3.9797 | 4.0615 |
| July | 4.0779 | 3.9518 | 4.0302 |
| August | 3.9790 | 3.8718 | 3.9222 |
| September | 4.0144 | 3.8881 | 3.9578 |
| October | 4.0289 | 3.9413 | 3.9792 |
| November | 4.0591 | 3.9497 | 3.9887 |
| December | 197.8633 | 3.8815 | 10.1560 |