2020 KGS to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6030 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.2243 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3928 JPY

2020 KGS to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 1.6030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 1.2243.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3787 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5695 to the December average rate of 1.2426, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.6030 was down 1.81% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.6325, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,015 JPY

2019 Average 7,880 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 6,122 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,893.55 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.6072

1.2092

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KGS to JPY 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 1.4714, compared to 1.3142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1573 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4714

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1988 JPY (High: 1.5596 / Low: 1.3607). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0294 JPY (High: 1.5830 / Low: 1.5535).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1988

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0294

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1171 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 1.5741) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.6069), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0328 (-2.04%).

2020 Avg (February) 1.5741

2019 Avg (February) 1.6069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5830	1.5535	1.5695
February	1.6030	1.5474	1.5741
March	1.5596	1.3607	1.4773
April	1.4546	1.2766	1.3601
May	1.4654	1.3466	1.4031
June	1.4844	1.4203	1.4446
July	1.3992	1.3615	1.3798
August	1.3825	1.3489	1.3690
September	1.3617	1.3223	1.3397
October	1.3357	1.2850	1.3117
November	1.2802	1.2243	1.2423
December	1.2814	1.2245	1.2426