YEARLY HIGH
0.0805 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0739 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0773 JPY

2015 BIF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BIF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 0.0805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.0739.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0066 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0756 to the December average rate of 0.0782, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0805 was up 3.94% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0774, 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 402 JPY
2014 Average 341 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 369 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.95 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0796
0.0752
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 0.0767, compared to 0.0778 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0767
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0778

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 0.0053 JPY (High: 0.0797 / Low: 0.0744). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 JPY (High: 0.0775 / Low: 0.0760).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 0.0792) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0665), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0127 (+19.16%).

2015 Avg (August) 0.0792
2014 Avg (August) 0.0665

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0771 0.0739 0.0756
February 0.0766 0.0746 0.0757
March 0.0775 0.0760 0.0767
April 0.0775 0.0756 0.0763
May 0.0796 0.0757 0.0771
June 0.0804 0.0774 0.0790
July 0.0797 0.0744 0.0766
August 0.0805 0.0764 0.0792
September 0.0782 0.0762 0.0772
October 0.0781 0.0762 0.0771
November 0.0796 0.0771 0.0787
December 0.0798 0.0770 0.0782