YEARLY HIGH
0.2174 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.2000 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2080 JPY

2020 SYP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SYP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 0.2174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 0.2000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0174 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2121 to the December average rate of 0.2023, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2174 was down 0.13% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2177, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,087 JPY
2019 Average 1,058 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 1,000 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87.21 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2145
0.2012
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.2106, compared to 0.2055 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2106
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2055

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0162 JPY (High: 0.2161 / Low: 0.2000). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 JPY (High: 0.2036 / Low: 0.2011).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0162
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.2134) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2143), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-0.41%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.2134
2019 Avg (February) 0.2143

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2140 0.2096 0.2121
February 0.2174 0.2099 0.2134
March 0.2161 0.2000 0.2092
April 0.2124 0.2078 0.2101
May 0.2102 0.2070 0.2089
June 0.2136 0.2074 0.2097
July 0.2097 0.2045 0.2082
August 0.2092 0.2056 0.2071
September 0.2080 0.2044 0.2065
October 0.2071 0.2035 0.2054
November 0.2055 0.2013 0.2034
December 0.2036 0.2011 0.2023