YEARLY HIGH
0.1124 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0991 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1071 JPY

2015 KRW to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KRW to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 0.1124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.0991.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0133 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1087 to the December average rate of 0.1036, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1124 was up 2.63% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1095, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000,000 KRW based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 561,761 JPY
2014 Average 502,541 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 495,390 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,370.43 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1121
0.1003
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to JPY 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 0.1094, compared to 0.1047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1094
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0075 JPY (High: 0.1071 / Low: 0.0996). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 JPY (High: 0.1093 / Low: 0.1070).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2015: 0.1111) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1001), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0110 (+10.97%).

2015 Avg (June) 0.1111
2014 Avg (June) 0.1001

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1094 0.1070 0.1087
February 0.1092 0.1066 0.1079
March 0.1093 0.1070 0.1081
April 0.1113 0.1085 0.1100
May 0.1118 0.1089 0.1107
June 0.1124 0.1092 0.1111
July 0.1098 0.1056 0.1077
August 0.1071 0.0996 0.1045
September 0.1028 0.0991 0.1013
October 0.1074 0.1015 0.1049
November 0.1073 0.1048 0.1062
December 0.1062 0.1022 0.1036