2014 BOB to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |