2020 XPF to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0633 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.9612 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0209 JPY

2020 XPF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XPF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.0633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 0.9612.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1022 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0164 to the December average rate of 1.0584, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0633 was down 0.34% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0670, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,317 JPY

2019 Average 5,115 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 4,806 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 510.77 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.0660

0.9746

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 1.0001, compared to 1.0418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0417 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0001

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0421 JPY (High: 1.0033 / Low: 0.9612). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 JPY (High: 1.0633 / Low: 1.0550).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0421

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0166 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0166

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.0584) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0165), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0419 (+4.12%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.0584

2019 Avg (December) 1.0165

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0284	1.0052	1.0164
February	1.0143	0.9945	1.0054
March	1.0135	0.9809	0.9989
April	0.9938	0.9691	0.9822
May	1.0033	0.9612	0.9822
June	1.0395	1.0006	1.0152
July	1.0447	1.0123	1.0252
August	1.0603	1.0425	1.0508
September	1.0580	1.0286	1.0432
October	1.0471	1.0233	1.0376
November	1.0443	1.0201	1.0354
December	1.0633	1.0550	1.0584