2015 USD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

125.6309 JPY

YEARLY LOW

116.3066 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

121.0367 JPY

2015 USD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the USD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 125.6309. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 116.3066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3243 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 118.3955 to the December average rate of 121.5638, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 125.6309 was up 3.73% compared to the 2014 peak of 121.1094, 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 628,155 JPY

2014 Average 529,537 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 581,533 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,621.50 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

124.2616

117.8622

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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 120.2579, compared to 121.8155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5576 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 120.2579

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 121.8155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 5.8973 JPY (High: 124.9742 / Low: 119.0769). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5489 JPY (High: 120.4435 / Low: 118.8946).

August Spread (Volatile) ±5.8973

April Spread (Stable) ±1.5489

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 3.0312 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0312

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2015: 123.7283) against the same month in 2014 (average: 102.0391), the exchange rate shifted by +21.6892 (+21.26%).

2015 Avg (June) 123.7283

2014 Avg (June) 102.0391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	120.4879	116.3066	118.3955
February	120.0834	117.2372	118.7549
March	121.4479	119.1227	120.3430
April	120.4435	118.8946	119.4782
May	124.1674	119.2490	120.8473
June	125.6309	122.4741	123.7283
July	124.2517	121.0058	123.3186
August	124.9742	119.0769	123.1388
September	120.6983	119.0628	120.1076
October	121.3764	119.0109	120.1694
November	123.5322	120.5625	122.5946
December	123.3137	120.2546	121.5638