YEARLY HIGH
0.0801 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0734 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0771 SBD

2020 JPY to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 0.0801. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 0.0734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0067 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0758 to the December average rate of 0.0775, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0801 was up 2.73% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0780, 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 40,070 SBD
2019 Average 37,624 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 36,725 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,345.45 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0782
0.0748
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to SBD 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 0.0767, compared to 0.0776 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0767
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0776

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0059 SBD (High: 0.0801 / Low: 0.0742). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 SBD (High: 0.0783 / Low: 0.0773).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0769) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0731), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0038 (+5.18%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0769
2019 Avg (March) 0.0731

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0769 0.0740 0.0758
February 0.0764 0.0734 0.0751
March 0.0801 0.0742 0.0769
April 0.0781 0.0763 0.0771
May 0.0783 0.0773 0.0776
June 0.0783 0.0761 0.0775
July 0.0788 0.0772 0.0779
August 0.0786 0.0773 0.0779
September 0.0781 0.0766 0.0775
October 0.0779 0.0766 0.0772
November 0.0785 0.0766 0.0774
December 0.0782 0.0769 0.0775