YEARLY HIGH
0.0171 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0147 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0158 JPY

2020 PYG to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PYG to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 0.0171. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.0147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0168 to the December average rate of 0.0149, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0171 was down 7.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0184, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 86 JPY
2019 Average 87 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 74 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.16 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0170
0.0146
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0165, compared to 0.0151 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0165
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0151

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0011 JPY (High: 0.0169 / Low: 0.0158). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 JPY (High: 0.0165 / Low: 0.0162).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.0168) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0182), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-7.53%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.0168
2019 Avg (February) 0.0182

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0169 0.0166 0.0168
February 0.0171 0.0166 0.0168
March 0.0169 0.0158 0.0164
April 0.0168 0.0163 0.0166
May 0.0165 0.0162 0.0163
June 0.0165 0.0158 0.0161
July 0.0158 0.0151 0.0155
August 0.0154 0.0151 0.0152
September 0.0152 0.0150 0.0151
October 0.0151 0.0148 0.0150
November 0.0150 0.0147 0.0148
December 0.0154 0.0148 0.0149