YEARLY HIGH
3.8157 NGN
YEARLY LOW
3.2547 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5634 NGN

2020 JPY to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 3.8157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 3.2547.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5611 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3164 to the December average rate of 3.7000, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.8157 was up 10.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.4548, 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 1,907,861 NGN
2019 Average 1,651,876 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,627,330 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 280,531.15 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.7387
3.2736
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to NGN 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 3.4784, compared to 3.6485 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1701 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4784
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6485

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3559 NGN (High: 3.6411 / Low: 3.2852). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0342 NGN (High: 3.6478 / Low: 3.6136).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3559
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0342

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.0296 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0296

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 3.7000) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.3218), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3781 (+11.38%).

2020 Avg (December) 3.7000
2019 Avg (December) 3.3218

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3674 3.2790 3.3164
February 3.3816 3.2547 3.3124
March 3.6411 3.2852 3.4446
April 3.6550 3.3757 3.5688
May 3.6718 3.5924 3.6288
June 3.6388 3.5359 3.5992
July 3.7058 3.6030 3.6308
August 3.6777 3.5731 3.6341
September 3.6797 3.5891 3.6328
October 3.6478 3.6136 3.6310
November 3.7071 3.6099 3.6624
December 3.8157 3.6463 3.7000