YEARLY HIGH
0.1270 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0639 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0708 JPY

2020 LBP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LBP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 0.1270. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 0.0639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0631 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0722 to the December average rate of 0.0685, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1270 was up 70.83% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0743, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 635 JPY
2019 Average 361 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 319 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 315.56 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0731
0.0681
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0718, compared to 0.0698 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0718
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0698

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0578 JPY (High: 0.1270 / Low: 0.0692). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 JPY (High: 0.0689 / Low: 0.0681).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0578
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 0.0724) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0716), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+1.00%).

2020 Avg (July) 0.0724
2019 Avg (July) 0.0716

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0729 0.0712 0.0722
February 0.0740 0.0714 0.0727
March 0.1196 0.0687 0.0727
April 0.0721 0.0704 0.0713
May 0.0713 0.0703 0.0709
June 0.0724 0.0639 0.0709
July 0.1270 0.0692 0.0724
August 0.0707 0.0697 0.0701
September 0.0703 0.0691 0.0697
October 0.0701 0.0686 0.0695
November 0.0696 0.0682 0.0688
December 0.0689 0.0681 0.0685