2014 GBP to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

189.0561 JPY

YEARLY LOW

165.1352 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

174.2024 JPY

2014 GBP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GBP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 189.0561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 165.1352.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.9209 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 171.1117 to the December average rate of 186.8290, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 189.0561 was up 8.41% compared to the 2013 peak of 174.3898, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 945,280 JPY

2013 Average 764,183 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 825,676 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 119,604.37 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

188.5941

167.4139

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GBP 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 171.0208, compared to 177.3840 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.3631 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 171.0208

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 177.3840

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 8.8086 JPY (High: 178.6372 / Low: 169.8286). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3525 JPY (High: 173.2352 / Low: 170.8827).

October Spread (Volatile) ±8.8086

August Spread (Stable) ±2.3525

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.9328 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9328

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 186.8290) against the same month in 2013 (average: 169.6716), the exchange rate shifted by +17.1574 (+10.11%).

2014 Avg (December) 186.8290

2013 Avg (December) 169.6716

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	174.4232	167.8565	171.1117
February	170.7063	165.1352	169.1789
March	172.5869	168.3567	170.1189
April	172.6549	169.8568	171.5557
May	172.8551	170.1624	171.5016
June	173.7739	170.5417	172.6582
July	175.2175	172.7716	173.6638
August	173.2352	170.8827	171.9420
September	178.3794	170.3223	175.0302
October	178.6372	169.8286	173.6240
November	185.9297	179.2450	183.2147
December	189.0561	183.9965	186.8290