YEARLY HIGH
10.0931 KRW
YEARLY LOW
8.9006 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.3488 KRW

2015 JPY to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the JPY to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 10.0931. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 8.9006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1925 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1983 to the December average rate of 9.6499, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 10.0931 was down 5.73% compared to the 2014 peak of 10.7060, 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 5,046,528 KRW
2014 Average 4,981,899 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 4,450,295 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 596,233.01 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

9.9644
8.9130
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to KRW 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 9.1418, compared to 9.5557 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.1418
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5557

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.7010 KRW (High: 10.0372 / Low: 9.3362). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2004 KRW (High: 9.3498 / Low: 9.1493).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7010
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2004

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3421 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3421

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 9.8768) against the same month in 2014 (average: 9.6403), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2365 (+2.45%).

2015 Avg (September) 9.8768
2014 Avg (September) 9.6403

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.3431 9.1379 9.1983
February 9.3788 9.1581 9.2723
March 9.3498 9.1493 9.2516
April 9.2133 8.9812 9.0901
May 9.1853 8.9428 9.0379
June 9.1556 8.9006 9.0006
July 9.4731 9.1041 9.2853
August 10.0372 9.3362 9.5728
September 10.0931 9.7293 9.8768
October 9.8548 9.3149 9.5346
November 9.5384 9.3165 9.4149
December 9.7806 9.4171 9.6499