2020 NZD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

74.3994 JPY

YEARLY LOW

61.9217 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

69.4102 JPY

2020 NZD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NZD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 74.3994. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 61.9217.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.4778 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.2283 to the December average rate of 73.6253, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 74.3994 was down 2.82% compared to the 2019 peak of 76.5590, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 371,997 JPY

2019 Average 359,354 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 309,608 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 62,388.89 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

74.5065

63.9325

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 67.8365, compared to 70.9838 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1473 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 67.8365

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 70.9838

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 6.0855 JPY (High: 68.0071 / Low: 61.9217). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1724 JPY (High: 70.3907 / Low: 69.2183).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.0855

October Spread (Stable) ±1.1724

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.1927 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1927

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 73.6253) against the same month in 2019 (average: 72.0542), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5711 (+2.18%).

2020 Avg (December) 73.6253

2019 Avg (December) 72.0542

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	73.2326	70.0622	72.2283
February	71.1740	67.5400	70.2437
March	68.0071	61.9217	65.0510
April	65.9242	63.5285	64.8137
May	66.8644	63.5265	65.2819
June	71.6214	67.5639	69.4006
July	71.3324	69.5630	70.3290
August	71.3609	69.1134	70.0119
September	71.8461	68.8960	70.4152
October	70.3907	69.2183	69.8472
November	73.2278	68.9877	71.6744
December	74.3994	73.0405	73.6253