YEARLY HIGH
0.9567 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.8655 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9212 JPY

2020 VUV to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the VUV to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.9567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 0.8655.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0912 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9454 to the December average rate of 0.9409, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.9567 was down 5.62% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0136, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,784 JPY
2019 Average 4,801 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 4,328 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 455.85 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.9518
0.8746
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 0.9109, compared to 0.9314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9109
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0475 JPY (High: 0.9189 / Low: 0.8714). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0153 JPY (High: 0.9412 / Low: 0.9259).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0475
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0153

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0355 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0355

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.9454) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9815), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0361 (-3.68%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.9454
2019 Avg (January) 0.9815

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9567 0.9303 0.9454
February 0.9476 0.9094 0.9339
March 0.9189 0.8714 0.8984
April 0.8905 0.8655 0.8810
May 0.9034 0.8716 0.8869
June 0.9318 0.8996 0.9198
July 0.9320 0.9137 0.9256
August 0.9412 0.9259 0.9341
September 0.9433 0.9251 0.9345
October 0.9354 0.9152 0.9264
November 0.9377 0.9123 0.9271
December 0.9491 0.9314 0.9409