2020 SDG to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4405 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.8640 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9785 JPY

2020 SDG to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SDG to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 2.4405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 1.8640.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5765 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4113 to the December average rate of 1.8771, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.4405 was down 1.48% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.4771, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,203 JPY

2019 Average 11,876 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 9,320 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,882.49 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.4647

1.8237

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SDG 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 2.0532, compared to 1.9038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1495 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0532

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.2430 JPY (High: 2.2189 / Low: 1.9760). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0222 JPY (High: 1.8888 / Low: 1.8666).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2430

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0222

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2883 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2883

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 2.4113) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.2902), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1211 (+5.29%).

2020 Avg (January) 2.4113

2019 Avg (January) 2.2902

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4405	2.2144	2.4113
February	2.2189	1.9760	2.1231
March	2.0129	1.8640	1.9487
April	1.9752	1.9296	1.9505
May	1.9498	1.9207	1.9387
June	1.9842	1.9244	1.9471
July	1.9461	1.8931	1.9303
August	1.9337	1.9028	1.9166
September	1.9217	1.8894	1.9095
October	1.9191	1.8881	1.9034
November	1.9062	1.8673	1.8858
December	1.8888	1.8666	1.8771