YEARLY HIGH
5.1746 XAF
YEARLY LOW
4.5250 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8891 XAF

2015 JPY to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the JPY to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 5.1746. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 4.5250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6496 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7693 to the December average rate of 4.9571, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 5.1746 was up 6.94% compared to the 2014 peak of 4.8386, 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 2,587,288 XAF
2014 Average 2,338,049 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,262,497 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 324,791.14 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

5.1239
4.6938
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to XAF 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 4.8933, compared to 4.8849 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8933
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8849

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.4590 XAF (High: 4.9840 / Low: 4.5250). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0950 XAF (High: 4.8315 / Low: 4.7366).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4590
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0950

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2219 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2219

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 5.0880) against the same month in 2014 (average: 4.6378), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4503 (+9.71%).

2015 Avg (April) 5.0880
2014 Avg (April) 4.6378

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9840 4.5250 4.7693
February 4.9515 4.8271 4.8682
March 5.1409 4.8836 5.0385
April 5.1746 4.9283 5.0880
May 4.9136 4.8129 4.8661
June 4.8318 4.6763 4.7296
July 4.9064 4.7959 4.8356
August 4.8315 4.7366 4.7897
September 4.9482 4.8067 4.8645
October 4.9496 4.8054 4.8700
November 5.0551 4.9327 4.9922
December 5.0362 4.8947 4.9571