YEARLY HIGH
0.3136 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.2887 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2991 JPY

2020 MRO to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MRO to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 0.3136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 0.2887.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0249 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3060 to the December average rate of 0.2906, 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 0.3136 was down 0.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3141, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,568 JPY
2019 Average 1,527 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 1,444 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 124.52 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3096
0.2889
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.3032, compared to 0.2949 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3032
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2949

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0231 JPY (High: 0.3118 / Low: 0.2887). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 JPY (High: 0.2926 / Low: 0.2889).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0231
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.3079) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3091), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-0.40%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.3079
2019 Avg (February) 0.3091

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3087 0.3024 0.3060
February 0.3136 0.3028 0.3079
March 0.3118 0.2887 0.3016
April 0.3057 0.2986 0.3021
May 0.3020 0.2975 0.3004
June 0.3071 0.2981 0.3015
July 0.3014 0.2932 0.2991
August 0.2997 0.2947 0.2969
September 0.2978 0.2928 0.2958
October 0.2970 0.2922 0.2947
November 0.2953 0.2892 0.2922
December 0.2926 0.2889 0.2906