2020 KPW to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1244 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.1145 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1186 JPY

2020 KPW to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KPW to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 0.1244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 0.1145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0099 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1214 to the December average rate of 0.1153, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1244 was down 0.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1246, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 622 JPY

2019 Average 606 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 573 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.39 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1228

0.1146

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KPW 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 0.1203, compared to 0.1170 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1203

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1170

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0091 JPY (High: 0.1237 / Low: 0.1145). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 JPY (High: 0.1161 / Low: 0.1146).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0091

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.1221) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1226), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-0.40%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.1221

2019 Avg (February) 0.1226

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1224	0.1200	0.1214
February	0.1244	0.1201	0.1221
March	0.1237	0.1145	0.1196
April	0.1213	0.1185	0.1198
May	0.1198	0.1180	0.1192
June	0.1218	0.1182	0.1196
July	0.1195	0.1163	0.1186
August	0.1189	0.1169	0.1178
September	0.1181	0.1161	0.1174
October	0.1178	0.1159	0.1169
November	0.1171	0.1147	0.1159
December	0.1161	0.1146	0.1153