YEARLY HIGH
67.3157 JPY
YEARLY LOW
56.8678 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
61.5283 JPY

2016 BGN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BGN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 67.3157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 56.8678.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4479 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.8145 to the December average rate of 62.5221, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 67.3157 was down 9.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 74.3292, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 336,578 JPY
2015 Average 343,494 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 284,339 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,239.40 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

66.5923
57.2583
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 63.7070, compared to 59.3497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.3574 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.7070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.3497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 5.2097 JPY (High: 62.7553 / Low: 57.5456). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0097 JPY (High: 63.4026 / Low: 62.3930).

June Spread (Volatile) ±5.2097
May Spread (Stable) ±1.0097

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.2843 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2843

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 65.0645) against the same month in 2015 (average: 68.9170), the exchange rate shifted by -3.8525 (-5.59%).

2016 Avg (February) 65.0645
2015 Avg (February) 68.9170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 67.1427 65.1855 65.8145
February 67.3157 62.8194 65.0645
March 65.3916 63.0512 64.3361
April 65.0895 62.3037 63.5593
May 63.4026 62.3930 62.8760
June 62.7553 57.5456 60.5918
July 60.3262 56.8678 58.7635
August 58.8328 57.6457 58.0362
September 59.3789 57.5129 58.4554
October 59.2256 57.7800 58.4885
November 61.8797 58.4771 59.8324
December 63.0704 61.7750 62.5221