YEARLY HIGH
0.0421 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.0382 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0397 RON

2020 JPY to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 0.0421. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 0.0382.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0038 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0394 to the December average rate of 0.0386, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0421 was up 3.34% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0407, 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 21,034 RON
2019 Average 19,451 RON
Yearly Trough Low 19,114 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,919.64 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0416
0.0383
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to RON 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 0.0404, compared to 0.0391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0404
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0391

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0016 RON (High: 0.0421 / Low: 0.0405). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 RON (High: 0.0387 / Low: 0.0384).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.0413) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0387), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+6.88%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.0413
2019 Avg (May) 0.0387

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0398 0.0389 0.0394
February 0.0404 0.0394 0.0399
March 0.0412 0.0398 0.0406
April 0.0419 0.0407 0.0413
May 0.0421 0.0405 0.0413
June 0.0406 0.0390 0.0399
July 0.0401 0.0388 0.0396
August 0.0388 0.0382 0.0386
September 0.0397 0.0383 0.0390
October 0.0399 0.0390 0.0394
November 0.0399 0.0391 0.0394
December 0.0387 0.0384 0.0386