YEARLY HIGH
17.5270 JPY
YEARLY LOW
14.6452 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.3213 JPY

2014 BOB to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BOB to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 17.5270. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 14.6452.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8818 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.0341 to the December average rate of 17.2969, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 17.5270 was up 15.14% compared to the 2013 peak of 15.2224, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 87,635 JPY
2013 Average 70,315 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 73,226 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,409.14 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

17.5544
14.4637
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 14.8252, compared to 15.8175 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9923 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.8252
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.8175

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 0.9647 JPY (High: 17.1795 / Low: 16.2148). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1601 JPY (High: 14.8255 / Low: 14.6654).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.9647
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1601

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2505 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2505

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 17.2969) against the same month in 2013 (average: 14.9883), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3086 (+15.40%).

2014 Avg (December) 17.2969
2013 Avg (December) 14.9883

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.2303 14.7220 15.0341
February 14.8808 14.6452 14.7836
March 14.9492 14.6617 14.8017
April 15.0238 14.6807 14.8243
May 14.8255 14.6654 14.7373
June 14.8513 14.6755 14.7699
July 14.8624 14.6485 14.7213
August 15.0555 14.7645 14.9029
September 15.8691 15.0729 15.5335
October 16.1349 15.4448 15.6327
November 17.1795 16.2148 16.8175
December 17.5270 16.9092 17.2969