YEARLY HIGH
0.6809 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.5648 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5933 JPY

2014 DJF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the DJF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 0.6809. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 0.5648.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1161 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5838 to the December average rate of 0.6702, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.6809 was up 15.27% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.5907, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,404 JPY
2013 Average 2,751 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 2,824 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 580.51 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.6803
0.5591
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.5744, compared to 0.6121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0377 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5744
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 0.0360 JPY (High: 0.6653 / Low: 0.6294). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 JPY (High: 0.5750 / Low: 0.5674).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0360
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

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 0.0101 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.6702) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.5817), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0885 (+15.21%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.6702
2013 Avg (December) 0.5817

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5914 0.5728 0.5838
February 0.5783 0.5679 0.5736
March 0.5818 0.5680 0.5747
April 0.5844 0.5671 0.5738
May 0.5739 0.5655 0.5696
June 0.5750 0.5674 0.5710
July 0.5747 0.5648 0.5692
August 0.5833 0.5697 0.5760
September 0.6150 0.5846 0.6014
October 0.6272 0.5976 0.6051
November 0.6653 0.6294 0.6508
December 0.6809 0.6543 0.6702