YEARLY HIGH
0.5632 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.4709 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4925 JPY

2014 YER to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the YER to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 0.5632. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.4709.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0924 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4832 to the December average rate of 0.5560, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.5632 was up 15.07% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.4895, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,816 JPY
2013 Average 2,271 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 2,354 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 461.89 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.5643
0.4650
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.4765, compared to 0.5085 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0319 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4765
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5085

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 0.0315 JPY (High: 0.5525 / Low: 0.5210). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 JPY (High: 0.4760 / Low: 0.4713).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0315
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

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 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.5560) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.4818), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0742 (+15.40%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.5560
2013 Avg (December) 0.4818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4898 0.4745 0.4832
February 0.4769 0.4709 0.4750
March 0.4804 0.4715 0.4759
April 0.4850 0.4721 0.4768
May 0.4760 0.4713 0.4737
June 0.4775 0.4715 0.4746
July 0.4778 0.4710 0.4732
August 0.4846 0.4745 0.4791
September 0.5097 0.4852 0.4996
October 0.5192 0.4936 0.5025
November 0.5525 0.5210 0.5405
December 0.5632 0.5434 0.5560