YEARLY HIGH
77.1411 JPY
YEARLY LOW
61.1149 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
67.9439 JPY

2016 AZN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 77.1411. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 20, dropping to 61.1149.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.0263 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.7972 to the December average rate of 65.4887, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 77.1411 was down 49.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 153.7751, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 385,706 JPY
2015 Average 600,585 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 305,574 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,131.31 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

76.0714
60.7813
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 71.9130, compared to 63.9748 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.9382 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.9130
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 63.9748

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 7.7085 JPY (High: 73.8193 / Low: 66.1108). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5461 JPY (High: 62.8622 / Low: 61.3161).

June Spread (Volatile) ±7.7085
September Spread (Stable) ±1.5461

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.9078 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 74.7972) against the same month in 2015 (average: 151.0224), the exchange rate shifted by -76.2252 (-50.47%).

2016 Avg (January) 74.7972
2015 Avg (January) 151.0224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 77.1411 72.9472 74.7972
February 75.8964 71.5189 72.4771
March 73.0444 68.5283 70.0064
April 74.3472 70.7597 72.2939
May 74.6194 70.6158 72.5591
June 73.8193 66.1108 69.3444
July 68.3359 64.0770 66.2752
August 64.1102 61.1149 62.3674
September 62.8622 61.3161 62.0555
October 65.0337 62.1872 64.0822
November 65.4401 61.5323 63.5795
December 66.7427 64.7245 65.4887