YEARLY HIGH
0.1772 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.1294 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1541 LSL

2020 JPY to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.1772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.1294.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0478 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1314 to the December average rate of 0.1435, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1772 was up 20.94% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1465, 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 88,599 LSL
2019 Average 66,294 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 64,718 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,880.91 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1761
0.1274
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to LSL 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 0.1538, compared to 0.1545 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1538
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1545

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0239 LSL (High: 0.1659 / Low: 0.1420). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 LSL (High: 0.1587 / Low: 0.1547).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0239
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0101 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.1720) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1267), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0454 (+35.84%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.1720
2019 Avg (April) 0.1267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1364 0.1294 0.1314
February 0.1425 0.1342 0.1363
March 0.1659 0.1420 0.1545
April 0.1772 0.1661 0.1720
May 0.1754 0.1612 0.1694
June 0.1625 0.1533 0.1593
July 0.1600 0.1540 0.1569
August 0.1671 0.1572 0.1622
September 0.1623 0.1548 0.1585
October 0.1587 0.1547 0.1565
November 0.1557 0.1458 0.1491
December 0.1477 0.1408 0.1435