YEARLY HIGH
4.5893 JPY
YEARLY LOW
3.6384 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9728 JPY

2020 UAH to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UAH to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 4.5893. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 3.6384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9509 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5206 to the December average rate of 3.6835, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.5893 was down 2.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.7176, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,946 JPY
2019 Average 21,160 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 18,192 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,754.43 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.6043
3.5998
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 4.1772, compared to 3.7684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1772
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7684

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5162 JPY (High: 4.3669 / Low: 3.8507). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0788 JPY (High: 3.7494 / Low: 3.6706).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5162
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0788

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4040 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 4.5206) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.9061), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6145 (+15.73%).

2020 Avg (January) 4.5206
2019 Avg (January) 3.9061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5893 4.3274 4.5206
February 4.5743 4.3271 4.4714
March 4.3669 3.8507 4.0673
April 4.0107 3.8735 3.9680
May 4.0616 3.9469 4.0023
June 4.1226 3.9911 4.0335
July 4.0276 3.7820 3.9079
August 3.9062 3.8015 3.8524
September 3.8393 3.7076 3.7698
October 3.7494 3.6706 3.7128
November 3.7437 3.6471 3.6841
December 3.7347 3.6384 3.6835