YEARLY HIGH
0.0135 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0122 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0129 SGD

2020 JPY to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 0.0135. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.0122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0124 to the December average rate of 0.0128, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0135 was up 1.55% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0133, 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 6,735 SGD
2019 Average 6,259 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 6,111 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 623.77 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0133
0.0123
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to SGD 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 0.0129, compared to 0.0129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0129
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0007 SGD (High: 0.0135 / Low: 0.0128). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SGD (High: 0.0129 / Low: 0.0128).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0132) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0122), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+7.98%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0132
2019 Avg (March) 0.0122

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0126 0.0122 0.0124
February 0.0129 0.0125 0.0126
March 0.0135 0.0128 0.0132
April 0.0134 0.0130 0.0132
May 0.0134 0.0131 0.0132
June 0.0131 0.0127 0.0129
July 0.0131 0.0129 0.0130
August 0.0130 0.0128 0.0129
September 0.0130 0.0128 0.0129
October 0.0131 0.0128 0.0129
November 0.0131 0.0128 0.0129
December 0.0129 0.0128 0.0128