2020 KMF to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2583 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.0051 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2466 JPY

2020 KMF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KMF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 0.2583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2532 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2463 to the December average rate of 0.2484, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2583 was down 0.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2583, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,291 JPY

2019 Average 1,236 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 25 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,266.10 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2567

0.2359

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KMF 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 0.2421, compared to 0.2510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2421

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.2526 JPY (High: 0.2576 / Low: 0.0051). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 JPY (High: 0.2460 / Low: 0.2415).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2526

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.2550) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2405), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0144 (+6.00%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.2550

2019 Avg (August) 0.2405

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2491	0.2435	0.2463
February	0.2460	0.2415	0.2437
March	0.2462	0.2365	0.2412
April	0.2408	0.2349	0.2379
May	0.2429	0.2327	0.2376
June	0.2513	0.2425	0.2462
July	0.2531	0.2452	0.2481
August	0.2583	0.2513	0.2550
September	0.2572	0.2491	0.2527
October	0.2537	0.2482	0.2513
November	0.2532	0.2464	0.2507
December	0.2576	0.0051	0.2484