2020 SGD to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 SGD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the SGD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 81.8231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 74.2444.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.5787 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.8663 to the December average rate of 77.8875, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 81.8231 was down 1.21% compared to the 2019 peak of 82.8215, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SGD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
SGD to JPY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 77.4296, compared to 77.3926 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0370 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.9165 JPY (High: 78.1609 / Low: 74.2444). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5686 JPY (High: 78.1115 / Low: 77.5430).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and December, 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 3.1096 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 80.8663) against the same month in 2019 (average: 80.3340), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5324 (+0.66%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81.8231 | 79.4175 | 80.8663 |
| February | 79.8911 | 77.5732 | 79.1143 |
| March | 78.1609 | 74.2444 | 76.0047 |
| April | 76.6610 | 74.7735 | 75.7633 |
| May | 76.2917 | 74.6697 | 75.5974 |
| June | 78.7985 | 76.3765 | 77.2315 |
| July | 77.3372 | 76.2096 | 76.9366 |
| August | 78.0943 | 76.9776 | 77.4138 |
| September | 77.9451 | 76.6652 | 77.2929 |
| October | 78.0773 | 76.4556 | 77.3791 |
| November | 78.1583 | 76.4553 | 77.4453 |
| December | 78.1115 | 77.5430 | 77.8875 |