YEARLY HIGH
5.1737 XOF
YEARLY LOW
4.5264 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8893 XOF

2015 JPY to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the JPY to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 5.1737. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 4.5264.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6473 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7663 to the December average rate of 4.9632, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 5.1737 was up 6.82% compared to the 2014 peak of 4.8433, 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 2,586,840 XOF
2014 Average 2,338,392 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,263,190 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 323,650.49 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

5.1191
4.6902
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to XOF 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 4.8904, compared to 4.8882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8904
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.4582 XOF (High: 4.9846 / Low: 4.5264). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0964 XOF (High: 4.9107 / Low: 4.8143).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4582
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0964

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 0.2189 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2189

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 5.0834) against the same month in 2014 (average: 4.6413), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4421 (+9.53%).

2015 Avg (April) 5.0834
2014 Avg (April) 4.6413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9846 4.5264 4.7663
February 4.9518 4.8255 4.8674
March 5.1352 4.8784 5.0350
April 5.1737 4.9230 5.0834
May 4.9107 4.8143 4.8645
June 4.8176 4.6764 4.7259
July 4.9064 4.7923 4.8342
August 4.8316 4.7336 4.7902
September 4.9544 4.8167 4.8687
October 4.9538 4.8226 4.8756
November 5.0614 4.9395 4.9974
December 5.0422 4.8952 4.9632