YEARLY HIGH
15.3417 BIF
YEARLY LOW
12.9161 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.6999 BIF

2014 JPY to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the JPY to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 15.3417. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 12.9161.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4256 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.9057 to the December average rate of 13.0937, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 15.3417 was down 13.43% compared to the 2013 peak of 17.7215, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,670,841 BIF
2013 Average 7,945,017 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 6,458,044 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,212,796.20 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

15.4377
12.8806
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to BIF 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 15.1209, compared to 14.2790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8419 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.1209
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.2790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.7485 BIF (High: 14.8892 / Low: 14.1407). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2031 BIF (High: 15.2935 / Low: 15.0904).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.7485
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.9856 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9856

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 15.1714) against the same month in 2013 (average: 16.4293), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2579 (-7.66%).

2014 Avg (March) 15.1714
2013 Avg (March) 16.4293

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.2403 14.6783 14.9057
February 15.3322 15.0196 15.1856
March 15.3417 14.9644 15.1714
April 15.2821 14.9210 15.1159
May 15.2935 15.0904 15.1924
June 15.2834 15.0474 15.1543
July 15.3325 14.9955 15.2246
August 15.2216 14.8079 15.0477
September 14.8892 14.1407 14.4247
October 14.7215 13.9757 14.4344
November 13.8922 13.1596 13.4488
December 13.3978 12.9161 13.0937