YEARLY HIGH
0.5365 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.4097 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5078 SDG

2020 JPY to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 0.5365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.4097.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1267 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4148 to the December average rate of 0.5327, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5365 was up 20.98% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4434, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 268,237 SDG
2019 Average 210,582 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 204,874 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,362.63 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5445
0.4030
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to SDG 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 0.4903, compared to 0.5253 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0350 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4903
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5253

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0554 SDG (High: 0.5061 / Low: 0.4507). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 SDG (High: 0.5357 / Low: 0.5294).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0554
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.5134) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4286), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0848 (+19.78%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.5134
2019 Avg (March) 0.4286

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4516 0.4097 0.4148
February 0.5061 0.4507 0.4715
March 0.5365 0.4968 0.5134
April 0.5182 0.5063 0.5127
May 0.5206 0.5129 0.5158
June 0.5196 0.5040 0.5136
July 0.5282 0.5138 0.5181
August 0.5255 0.5171 0.5218
September 0.5293 0.5204 0.5237
October 0.5296 0.5211 0.5254
November 0.5355 0.5246 0.5303
December 0.5357 0.5294 0.5327