YEARLY HIGH
0.2910 TWD
YEARLY LOW
0.2701 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2758 TWD

2020 JPY to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 0.2910. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.2701.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0209 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2748 to the December average rate of 0.2717, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2910 was down 3.04% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3001, 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 145,517 TWD
2019 Average 141,710 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 135,054 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,463.49 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2806
0.2708
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to TWD 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 0.2771, compared to 0.2745 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2771
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2745

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0196 TWD (High: 0.2910 / Low: 0.2714). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 TWD (High: 0.2735 / Low: 0.2702).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0196
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.2797) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2778), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+0.72%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.2797
2019 Avg (March) 0.2778

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2801 0.2715 0.2748
February 0.2801 0.2711 0.2745
March 0.2910 0.2714 0.2797
April 0.2818 0.2761 0.2788
May 0.2826 0.2776 0.2792
June 0.2780 0.2709 0.2754
July 0.2798 0.2736 0.2756
August 0.2792 0.2743 0.2770
September 0.2783 0.2742 0.2765
October 0.2747 0.2701 0.2728
November 0.2768 0.2706 0.2736
December 0.2735 0.2702 0.2717