2020 JPY to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.6520 KRW

YEARLY LOW

10.4010 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.0464 KRW

2020 JPY to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 11.6520. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 10.4010.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2510 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6753 to the December average rate of 10.5465, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 11.6520 was up 0.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 11.5752, 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 5,825,981 KRW

2019 Average 5,347,401 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 5,200,482 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 625,498.42 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

11.5556

10.4548

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to KRW 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 11.1431, compared to 10.9498 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1932 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.1431

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9498

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.6934 KRW (High: 11.6520 / Low: 10.9586). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1879 KRW (High: 11.2335 / Low: 11.0456).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6934

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1879

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2770 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2770

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 11.2973) against the same month in 2019 (average: 10.1937), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1036 (+10.83%).

2020 Avg (March) 11.2973

2019 Avg (March) 10.1937

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.0334	10.4984	10.6753
February	11.1053	10.7266	10.8724
March	11.6520	10.9586	11.2973
April	11.5177	11.1504	11.3367
May	11.5762	11.3640	11.4639
June	11.3713	10.9657	11.2128
July	11.4118	11.1021	11.2321
August	11.2961	11.0777	11.2010
September	11.2335	11.0456	11.1525
October	11.0728	10.7774	10.8756
November	10.8703	10.5533	10.6913
December	10.7153	10.4010	10.5465