YEARLY HIGH
60.6197 JPY
YEARLY LOW
49.9867 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
54.3831 JPY

2016 BBD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 60.6197. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 49.9867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.6330 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.2354 to the December average rate of 57.9492, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 60.6197 was down 3.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 62.8154, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 303,098 JPY
2015 Average 302,626 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 249,933 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,164.85 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

60.0938
49.7935
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 55.8308, compared to 52.9354 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8954 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 55.8308
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.9354

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 5.5092 JPY (High: 57.0588 / Low: 51.5497). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2055 JPY (High: 56.9413 / Low: 55.7358).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.5092
March Spread (Stable) ±1.2055

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 1.9330 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9330

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 59.2354) against the same month in 2015 (average: 59.1977), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0377 (+0.06%).

2016 Avg (January) 59.2354
2015 Avg (January) 59.1977

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 60.6197 58.4385 59.2354
February 60.5170 56.0797 57.3024
March 56.9413 55.7358 56.4979
April 55.9020 53.2891 54.8218
May 55.4380 53.2002 54.4333
June 54.9207 51.0096 52.6938
July 53.5129 50.2828 51.9131
August 51.5705 49.9867 50.6519
September 51.9949 50.1926 51.0069
October 52.5284 50.6499 51.8398
November 57.0588 51.5497 54.2513
December 58.9697 56.6878 57.9492