YEARLY HIGH
0.2056 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1184 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1611 SCR

2020 JPY to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.2056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 0.1184.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0873 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1251 to the December average rate of 0.2043, the exchange rate registered a net change of 63.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2056 was up 57.09% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1309, 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 102,809 SCR
2019 Average 62,748 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 59,180 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,629.47 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2123
0.1163
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to SCR 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 0.1423, compared to 0.1799 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0376 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1423
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1799

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0373 SCR (High: 0.1643 / Low: 0.1271). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 SCR (High: 0.1717 / Low: 0.1684).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0373
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 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 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.2043) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1255), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0788 (+62.78%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.2043
2019 Avg (December) 0.1255

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1269 0.1188 0.1251
February 0.1261 0.1224 0.1243
March 0.1329 0.1184 0.1270
April 0.1643 0.1271 0.1519
May 0.1701 0.1505 0.1623
June 0.1653 0.1572 0.1633
July 0.1707 0.1636 0.1654
August 0.1754 0.1667 0.1685
September 0.1717 0.1684 0.1700
October 0.1848 0.1702 0.1758
November 0.2003 0.1845 0.1953
December 0.2056 0.1995 0.2043