2014 JPY to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

180.7825 STD

YEARLY LOW

164.4051 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

174.6117 STD

2014 JPY to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the JPY to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 15, valuing the pair at 180.7825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 164.4051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.3774 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 173.2644 to the December average rate of 166.5237, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 180.7825 was down 15.83% compared to the 2013 peak of 214.7751, 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 90,391,248 STD

2013 Average 94,750,590 STD

Yearly Trough Low 82,202,537 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,188,710.84 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

180.2460

165.2762

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to STD 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 174.5918, compared to 174.6317 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0399 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 174.5918

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 174.6317

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 9.2492 STD (High: 174.3622 / Low: 165.1131). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0193 STD (High: 179.4782 / Low: 177.4589).

November Spread (Volatile) ±9.2492

August Spread (Stable) ±2.0193

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 9.7732 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.7732

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 178.9985) against the same month in 2013 (average: 183.8701), the exchange rate shifted by -4.8716 (-2.65%).

2014 Avg (October) 178.9985

2013 Avg (October) 183.8701

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	176.8708	169.1940	173.2644
February	179.4838	172.6925	175.8228
March	175.4808	171.0321	173.2696
April	174.5993	171.4716	173.2690
May	177.2937	172.7792	175.2829
June	177.7611	175.1893	176.6418
July	179.4314	175.6265	177.5998
August	179.4782	177.4589	178.6447
September	180.1029	174.4184	176.7981
October	180.7825	174.7124	178.9985
November	174.3622	165.1131	169.2253
December	168.1968	164.4051	166.5237