2020 USD to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 USD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the USD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 111.9713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 103.0805.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.8908 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 109.2379 to the December average rate of 103.7538, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 111.9713 was down 0.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 112.1254, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
USD 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 108.2596, compared to 105.2757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9839 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 8.2330 JPY (High: 111.3135 / Low: 103.0805). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3228 JPY (High: 104.4505 / Low: 103.1277).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 2.2395 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 109.9087) against the same month in 2019 (average: 110.3551), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4464 (-0.40%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 110.1895 | 107.9730 | 109.2379 |
| February | 111.9713 | 108.0850 | 109.9087 |
| March | 111.3135 | 103.0805 | 107.6692 |
| April | 109.1318 | 106.6110 | 107.8572 |
| May | 107.8245 | 106.2157 | 107.2365 |
| June | 109.6245 | 106.4206 | 107.6484 |
| July | 107.5875 | 104.6885 | 106.7669 |
| August | 106.9820 | 105.2250 | 105.9982 |
| September | 106.3160 | 104.5320 | 105.6164 |
| October | 106.0307 | 104.3180 | 105.2172 |
| November | 105.4121 | 103.2595 | 104.3020 |
| December | 104.4505 | 103.1277 | 103.7538 |