YEARLY HIGH
18.1829 JPY
YEARLY LOW
16.8379 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.5285 JPY

2015 BOB to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BOB to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 18.1829. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 16.8379.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3450 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.1279 to the December average rate of 17.6115, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 18.1829 was up 3.74% compared to the 2014 peak of 17.5270, 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 90,914 JPY
2014 Average 76,620 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 84,189 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,724.99 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

18.0104
17.0477
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 17.4121, compared to 17.6449 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.4121
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.6449

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.8791 JPY (High: 18.1514 / Low: 17.2723). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2226 JPY (High: 17.4319 / Low: 17.2092).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.8791
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2226

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4671 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4671

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2015: 17.9302) against the same month in 2014 (average: 14.7699), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1603 (+21.40%).

2015 Avg (June) 17.9302
2014 Avg (June) 14.7699

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.4220 16.8379 17.1279
February 17.3855 16.9370 17.1872
March 17.5738 17.2285 17.4195
April 17.4319 17.2092 17.3103
May 17.9710 17.2513 17.4973
June 18.1829 17.7176 17.9302
July 18.0070 17.5361 17.8708
August 18.1514 17.2723 17.8562
September 17.4886 17.2288 17.3891
October 17.5643 17.2262 17.3913
November 17.8951 17.4663 17.7503
December 17.8928 17.4153 17.6115