2014 BIF to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0774 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.0652 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0682 JPY

2014 BIF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BIF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.0774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 0.0652.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0122 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0671 to the December average rate of 0.0764, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0774 was up 13.68% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0681, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 387 JPY

2013 Average 315 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 326 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 61.20 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0774

0.0646

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0661, compared to 0.0703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0661

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 0.0040 JPY (High: 0.0760 / Low: 0.0720). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 JPY (High: 0.0663 / Low: 0.0654).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.0764) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0670), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0094 (+14.03%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.0764

2013 Avg (December) 0.0670

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0681	0.0656	0.0671
February	0.0666	0.0652	0.0659
March	0.0668	0.0652	0.0659
April	0.0670	0.0654	0.0662
May	0.0663	0.0654	0.0658
June	0.0665	0.0654	0.0660
July	0.0667	0.0652	0.0657
August	0.0675	0.0657	0.0665
September	0.0707	0.0672	0.0693
October	0.0716	0.0679	0.0693
November	0.0760	0.0720	0.0744
December	0.0774	0.0746	0.0764