2015 JPY to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 JPY to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the JPY to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 7.7382. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 7.1646.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5736 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.6022 to the December average rate of 7.4039, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 7.7382 was down 12.94% compared to the 2014 peak of 8.8887, 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 2015.
JPY to KPW 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 7.4859, compared to 7.3895 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0964 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.3552 KPW (High: 7.5574 / Low: 7.2022). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0973 KPW (High: 7.5690 / Low: 7.4716).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.1742 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 7.6022) against the same month in 2014 (average: 8.6610), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0588 (-12.23%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.7382 | 7.4696 | 7.6022 |
| February | 7.6767 | 7.4948 | 7.5789 |
| March | 7.5560 | 7.4106 | 7.4789 |
| April | 7.5690 | 7.4716 | 7.5325 |
| May | 7.5465 | 7.2490 | 7.4485 |
| June | 7.3492 | 7.1646 | 7.2743 |
| July | 7.4369 | 7.2441 | 7.2984 |
| August | 7.5574 | 7.2022 | 7.3102 |
| September | 7.5583 | 7.4559 | 7.4933 |
| October | 7.5616 | 7.4157 | 7.4894 |
| November | 7.4643 | 7.2863 | 7.3415 |
| December | 7.4849 | 7.2977 | 7.4039 |