YEARLY HIGH
4.1924 KZT
YEARLY LOW
3.3588 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8805 KZT

2020 JPY to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 1, valuing the pair at 4.1924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 3.3588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8336 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4721 to the December average rate of 4.0571, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.1924 was up 13.91% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.6804, 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 2,096,191 KZT
2019 Average 1,757,568 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 1,679,383 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 416,807.21 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.1795
3.3715
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to KZT 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 3.7433, compared to 4.0177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2744 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7433
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0177

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.6657 KZT (High: 4.1804 / Low: 3.5147). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0581 KZT (High: 4.0878 / Low: 4.0297).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6657
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0581

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1652 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1652

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 4.0168) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.3998), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6170 (+18.15%).

2020 Avg (April) 4.0168
2019 Avg (April) 3.3998

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5464 3.4175 3.4721
February 3.5066 3.3588 3.4388
March 4.1804 3.5147 3.8860
April 4.1924 3.9479 4.0168
May 4.0068 3.8211 3.9057
June 3.7905 3.6454 3.7405
July 4.0282 3.7834 3.8671
August 3.9930 3.9181 3.9621
September 4.1062 3.9453 4.0237
October 4.1415 4.0420 4.0839
November 4.1865 4.0541 4.1122
December 4.0878 4.0297 4.0571