YEARLY HIGH
1.1553 VUV
YEARLY LOW
1.0453 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0862 VUV

2020 JPY to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 1.1553. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 1.0453.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1101 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0578 to the December average rate of 1.0628, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.1553 was up 4.53% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.1053, 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 577,674 VUV
2019 Average 521,296 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 522,625 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,049.21 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1428
1.0501
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to VUV 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 1.0987, compared to 1.0737 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0250 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0987
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0737

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0593 VUV (High: 1.1476 / Low: 1.0883). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0175 VUV (High: 1.0800 / Low: 1.0625).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0593
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0175

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0403 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0403

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 1.1351) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9950), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1401 (+14.08%).

2020 Avg (April) 1.1351
2019 Avg (April) 0.9950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0750 1.0453 1.0578
February 1.0996 1.0553 1.0709
March 1.1476 1.0883 1.1133
April 1.1553 1.1230 1.1351
May 1.1473 1.1069 1.1276
June 1.1116 1.0731 1.0873
July 1.0944 1.0730 1.0804
August 1.0800 1.0625 1.0706
September 1.0810 1.0601 1.0702
October 1.0927 1.0691 1.0795
November 1.0961 1.0664 1.0787
December 1.0737 1.0536 1.0628