2020 YER to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4473 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.4118 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4265 JPY

2020 YER to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the YER to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 0.4473. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 0.4118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0355 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4364 to the December average rate of 0.4145, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4473 was down 0.15% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4480, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,237 JPY

2019 Average 2,177 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 2,059 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 177.38 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4415

0.4121

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.4325, compared to 0.4205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4325

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0329 JPY (High: 0.4447 / Low: 0.4118). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 JPY (High: 0.4172 / Low: 0.4119).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0329

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

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 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.4391) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4411), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0020 (-0.46%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.4391

2019 Avg (February) 0.4411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4401	0.4313	0.4364
February	0.4473	0.4317	0.4391
March	0.4447	0.4118	0.4301
April	0.4359	0.4258	0.4309
May	0.4307	0.4243	0.4284
June	0.4380	0.4252	0.4300
July	0.4297	0.4182	0.4265
August	0.4274	0.4203	0.4234
September	0.4246	0.4175	0.4219
October	0.4235	0.4168	0.4203
November	0.4211	0.4125	0.4166
December	0.4172	0.4119	0.4145