YEARLY HIGH
0.2327 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.1670 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2013 MXN

2020 JPY to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 0.2327. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 0.1670.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0658 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1721 to the December average rate of 0.1923, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2327 was up 21.89% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1909, 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 116,361 MXN
2019 Average 88,318 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 83,477 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,884.21 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2298
0.1662
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to MXN 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 0.2003, compared to 0.2022 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2003
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2022

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0497 MXN (High: 0.2286 / Low: 0.1789). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 MXN (High: 0.2120 / Low: 0.2080).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0497
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.2188) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1738), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0449 (+25.85%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.2188
2019 Avg (May) 0.1738

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1758 0.1694 0.1721
February 0.1815 0.1670 0.1715
March 0.2286 0.1789 0.2073
April 0.2326 0.2154 0.2245
May 0.2327 0.2057 0.2188
June 0.2151 0.1959 0.2076
July 0.2120 0.2080 0.2098
August 0.2144 0.2059 0.2090
September 0.2128 0.1994 0.2048
October 0.2070 0.1993 0.2019
November 0.2041 0.1913 0.1956
December 0.1945 0.1898 0.1923