YEARLY HIGH
1.5297 DJF
YEARLY LOW
1.4111 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4679 DJF

2015 JPY to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the JPY to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 1.5297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 1.4111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1186 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5026 to the December average rate of 1.4614, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.5297 was down 13.60% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.7706, 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 764,858 DJF
2014 Average 845,076 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 705,574 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,283.88 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.5096
1.4260
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to DJF 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 1.4777, compared to 1.4582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4777
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0705 DJF (High: 1.4923 / Low: 1.4218). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0203 DJF (High: 1.4941 / Low: 1.4739).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0705
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0203

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0348 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0348

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 1.5026) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.7132), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2106 (-12.29%).

2015 Avg (January) 1.5026
2014 Avg (January) 1.7132

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5297 1.4840 1.5026
February 1.5248 1.4777 1.4999
March 1.4928 1.4618 1.4774
April 1.4941 1.4739 1.4855
May 1.4889 1.4272 1.4678
June 1.4484 1.4111 1.4330
July 1.4665 1.4278 1.4394
August 1.4923 1.4218 1.4434
September 1.4925 1.4694 1.4779
October 1.4926 1.4634 1.4779
November 1.4734 1.4383 1.4490
December 1.4780 1.4410 1.4614