YEARLY HIGH
0.0397 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0345 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0365 PLN

2020 JPY to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 0.0397. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.0345.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0350 to the December average rate of 0.0354, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0397 was up 5.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0375, 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 19,835 PLN
2019 Average 17,613 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 17,243 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,592.52 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0392
0.0346
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to PLN 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 0.0370, compared to 0.0360 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0370
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0360

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0029 PLN (High: 0.0386 / Low: 0.0357). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 PLN (High: 0.0355 / Low: 0.0348).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.0387) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0349), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0038 (+10.87%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.0387
2019 Avg (May) 0.0349

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0358 0.0345 0.0350
February 0.0364 0.0351 0.0357
March 0.0386 0.0357 0.0372
April 0.0393 0.0382 0.0388
May 0.0397 0.0371 0.0387
June 0.0374 0.0358 0.0367
July 0.0370 0.0354 0.0364
August 0.0355 0.0348 0.0351
September 0.0373 0.0348 0.0360
October 0.0379 0.0358 0.0366
November 0.0379 0.0359 0.0364
December 0.0361 0.0350 0.0354