YEARLY HIGH
5.0003 SYP
YEARLY LOW
4.5992 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8088 SYP

2020 JPY to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 5.0003. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 4.5992.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4011 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7145 to the December average rate of 4.9432, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.0003 was up 1.84% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.9102, 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 2,500,155 SYP
2019 Average 2,363,071 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 2,299,604 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 200,550.97 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.9689
4.6605
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to SYP 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 4.7500, compared to 4.8676 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7500
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8676

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3737 SYP (High: 5.0003 / Low: 4.6266). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0626 SYP (High: 4.9732 / Low: 4.9106).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3737
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0626

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0283 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 4.7831) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.6344), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1487 (+3.21%).

2020 Avg (March) 4.7831
2019 Avg (March) 4.6344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7701 4.6734 4.7145
February 4.7652 4.5992 4.6862
March 5.0003 4.6266 4.7831
April 4.8123 4.7089 4.7609
May 4.8311 4.7581 4.7867
June 4.8217 4.6816 4.7685
July 4.8895 4.7679 4.8039
August 4.8631 4.7806 4.8286
September 4.8929 4.8085 4.8434
October 4.9133 4.8283 4.8696
November 4.9670 4.8659 4.9168
December 4.9732 4.9106 4.9432