2020 JPY to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 JPY to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the JPY to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 213.9374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 195.6701.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.2673 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 197.3827 to the December average rate of 199.2590, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 213.9374 was up 4.04% compared to the 2019 peak of 205.6361, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
JPY to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 202.8643, compared to 200.2543 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6099 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 15.0867 STD (High: 213.9374 / Low: 198.8507). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2916 STD (High: 200.6484 / Low: 198.3568).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 4.9653 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 205.3705) against the same month in 2019 (average: 189.4376), the exchange rate shifted by +15.9329 (+8.41%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 199.6869 | 195.6701 | 197.3827 |
| February | 204.0317 | 196.9502 | 199.6265 |
| March | 213.9374 | 198.8507 | 205.3705 |
| April | 206.8332 | 202.0746 | 204.4806 |
| May | 207.6029 | 204.5022 | 205.6288 |
| June | 206.7327 | 201.1443 | 204.6965 |
| July | 206.3092 | 202.0129 | 204.1524 |
| August | 202.4088 | 196.2159 | 199.1871 |
| September | 200.8932 | 196.9283 | 198.4987 |
| October | 200.6484 | 198.3568 | 199.5218 |
| November | 203.7677 | 198.4285 | 200.9068 |
| December | 201.2871 | 197.5000 | 199.2590 |