YEARLY HIGH
0.0161 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0134 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0144 NZD

2020 JPY to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.0161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0138 to the December average rate of 0.0136, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0161 was up 7.70% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0150, 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 8,075 NZD
2019 Average 6,967 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 6,720 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,354.24 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0156
0.0134
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to NZD 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 0.0148, compared to 0.0141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0148
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0014 NZD (High: 0.0161 / Low: 0.0147). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 NZD (High: 0.0144 / Low: 0.0142).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0154) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0132), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+16.81%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0154
2019 Avg (March) 0.0132

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0143 0.0137 0.0138
February 0.0148 0.0141 0.0142
March 0.0161 0.0147 0.0154
April 0.0157 0.0152 0.0154
May 0.0157 0.0150 0.0153
June 0.0148 0.0140 0.0144
July 0.0144 0.0140 0.0142
August 0.0145 0.0140 0.0143
September 0.0145 0.0139 0.0142
October 0.0144 0.0142 0.0143
November 0.0145 0.0137 0.0140
December 0.0137 0.0134 0.0136