YEARLY HIGH
1.0790 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.9755 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0358 JPY

2020 RSD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RSD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.0790. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 0.9755.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1034 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0317 to the December average rate of 1.0740, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0790 was up 0.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0781, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,395 JPY
2019 Average 5,179 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 4,878 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 517.18 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.0819
0.9872
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 1.0145, compared to 1.0571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0426 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0145
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0421 JPY (High: 1.0177 / Low: 0.9755). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 JPY (High: 1.0790 / Low: 1.0707).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0421
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0155 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.0740) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0320), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0420 (+4.07%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.0740
2019 Avg (December) 1.0320

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0443 1.0201 1.0317
February 1.0297 1.0094 1.0204
March 1.0290 0.9944 1.0124
April 1.0093 0.9831 0.9969
May 1.0177 0.9755 0.9951
June 1.0532 1.0159 1.0304
July 1.0607 1.0262 1.0401
August 1.0761 1.0579 1.0660
September 1.0738 1.0438 1.0587
October 1.0621 1.0366 1.0529
November 1.0594 1.0357 1.0508
December 1.0790 1.0707 1.0740