YEARLY HIGH
17.5017 BIF
YEARLY LOW
16.2088 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.8983 BIF

2019 JPY to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JPY to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 9, valuing the pair at 17.5017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 16.2088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2929 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.5680 to the December average rate of 17.1981, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 17.5017 was up 3.96% compared to the 2018 peak of 16.8358, 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 8,750,863 BIF
2018 Average 8,052,900 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 8,104,394 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 646,468.57 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

17.4833
16.2794
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 16.5919, compared to 17.2047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.5919
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.2047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.6377 BIF (High: 17.0769 / Low: 16.4392). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1597 BIF (High: 16.4893 / Low: 16.3296).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6377
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1597

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1484 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1484

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 17.3830) against the same month in 2018 (average: 15.9958), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3872 (+8.67%).

2019 Avg (August) 17.3830
2018 Avg (August) 15.9958

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.7597 16.3069 16.5680
February 16.6538 16.2401 16.4368
March 16.6613 16.2088 16.3797
April 16.4893 16.3296 16.4008
May 17.0769 16.4392 16.7060
June 17.2021 16.9147 17.0603
July 17.1750 16.9026 17.0307
August 17.5017 17.1650 17.3830
September 17.4482 17.0850 17.2346
October 17.3464 17.0366 17.1853
November 17.2789 17.0800 17.1968
December 17.3128 17.0864 17.1981