2014 USD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

121.1094 JPY

YEARLY LOW

101.2524 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

105.8890 JPY

2014 USD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the USD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 121.1094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 101.2524.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.8570 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 103.9221 to the December average rate of 119.5382, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 121.1094 was up 15.01% compared to the 2013 peak of 105.2997, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 605,547 JPY

2013 Average 488,325 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 506,262 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 99,285.01 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

121.3183

99.9575

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 102.4572, compared to 109.3209 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.8637 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 102.4572

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 109.3209

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 6.7484 JPY (High: 118.7977 / Low: 112.0493). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0185 JPY (High: 102.3418 / Low: 101.3233).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.7484

May Spread (Stable) ±1.0185

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.7808 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7808

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 119.5382) against the same month in 2013 (average: 103.6024), the exchange rate shifted by +15.9359 (+15.38%).

2014 Avg (December) 119.5382

2013 Avg (December) 103.6024

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	105.2909	102.0619	103.9221
February	102.5513	101.2604	102.1413
March	103.2730	101.3669	102.3228
April	103.8905	101.5273	102.4762
May	102.3418	101.3233	101.8414
June	102.6471	101.3420	102.0391
July	102.7202	101.2524	101.7376
August	104.1593	102.0108	102.9898
September	109.5922	104.2819	107.4153
October	111.6702	106.1527	108.0506
November	118.7977	112.0493	116.1936
December	121.1094	116.8310	119.5382