2020 XDR to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

152.6090 JPY

YEARLY LOW

143.8575 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

148.6769 JPY

2020 XDR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 152.6090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 143.8575.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.7515 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 150.7471 to the December average rate of 149.2480, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 152.6090 was down 2.43% compared to the 2019 peak of 156.4058, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 763,045 JPY

2019 Average 754,352 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 719,287 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,757.43 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

151.1934

145.8383

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 148.4731, compared to 148.8806 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 148.4731

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 148.8806

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 7.1023 JPY (High: 150.9598 / Low: 143.8575). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3183 JPY (High: 149.8473 / Low: 148.5290).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.1023

December Spread (Stable) ±1.3183

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 2.7995 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7995

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 150.4999) against the same month in 2019 (average: 153.9992), the exchange rate shifted by -3.4994 (-2.27%).

2020 Avg (February) 150.4999

2019 Avg (February) 153.9992

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	152.2822	149.1400	150.7471
February	152.6090	148.2748	150.4999
March	150.9598	143.8575	147.7004
April	148.3514	145.4815	147.0930
May	147.5662	144.7010	146.2845
June	151.1274	146.8038	148.5139
July	149.3200	147.2945	148.3431
August	150.8084	148.5586	149.6341
September	150.8712	147.9640	149.1657
October	149.6434	147.6344	148.6453
November	150.0330	146.4126	148.2477
December	149.8473	148.5290	149.2480