2016 BGN to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BGN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |