YEARLY HIGH
67.6056 JPY
YEARLY LOW
55.7472 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
60.6598 JPY

2016 AWG to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AWG to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 67.6056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 55.7472.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.8583 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 66.0658 to the December average rate of 64.6151, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 67.6056 was down 3.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 70.0544, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 338,028 JPY
2015 Average 337,697 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 278,736 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,291.67 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

67.0230
55.5364
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 62.2746, compared to 59.0451 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.2294 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 62.2746
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.0451

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 6.1440 JPY (High: 63.6344 / Low: 57.4904). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3444 JPY (High: 63.5033 / Low: 62.1589).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.1440
March Spread (Stable) ±1.3444

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.1557 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1557

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 66.0658) against the same month in 2015 (average: 66.1635), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0978 (-0.15%).

2016 Avg (January) 66.0658
2015 Avg (January) 66.1635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 67.6056 65.1730 66.0658
February 67.4910 62.5424 63.9101
March 63.5033 62.1589 63.0089
April 62.3442 59.4302 61.1470
May 61.8268 59.3311 60.7383
June 61.2498 56.8880 58.7774
July 59.6799 56.0774 57.9027
August 57.5136 55.7472 56.4936
September 57.9869 56.0055 56.9442
October 58.5819 56.5105 57.8122
November 63.6344 57.4904 60.5030
December 65.7655 63.2206 64.6151