2019 JPY to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |