YEARLY HIGH
0.0301 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0262 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0280 JPY

2020 MGA to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MGA to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.0301. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.0262.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0297 to the December average rate of 0.0272, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0301 was down 33.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0450, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 151 JPY
2019 Average 150 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 131 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.67 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0300
0.0263
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.0289, compared to 0.0272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0289
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 0.0017 JPY (High: 0.0293 / Low: 0.0275). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 JPY (High: 0.0283 / Low: 0.0280).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0297) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0306), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-3.07%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0297
2019 Avg (January) 0.0306

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0301 0.0293 0.0297
February 0.0300 0.0290 0.0297
March 0.0296 0.0280 0.0289
April 0.0289 0.0279 0.0286
May 0.0283 0.0280 0.0282
June 0.0293 0.0275 0.0281
July 0.0279 0.0273 0.0278
August 0.0280 0.0274 0.0276
September 0.0277 0.0271 0.0274
October 0.0272 0.0263 0.0269
November 0.0276 0.0262 0.0266
December 0.0281 0.0265 0.0272