YEARLY HIGH
2.6558 JPY
YEARLY LOW
2.1738 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3671 JPY

2016 DOP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the DOP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 2.6558. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 2.1738.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4820 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6005 to the December average rate of 2.4956, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.6558 was down 5.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.8003, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,279 JPY
2015 Average 13,458 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 10,869 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,409.84 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.6404
2.1623
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 2.4414, compared to 2.2928 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1486 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4414
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2928

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.2274 JPY (High: 2.4544 / Low: 2.2270). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0638 JPY (High: 2.2376 / Low: 2.1738).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2274
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0638

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 0.0887 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0887

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 2.5119) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.6504), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1385 (-5.22%).

2016 Avg (February) 2.5119
2015 Avg (February) 2.6504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6515 2.5628 2.6005
February 2.6558 2.4558 2.5119
March 2.5030 2.4391 2.4740
April 2.4495 2.3261 2.3926
May 2.4150 2.3290 2.3745
June 2.3941 2.2233 2.2951
July 2.3311 2.1892 2.2596
August 2.2376 2.1738 2.2022
September 2.2584 2.1744 2.2133
October 2.2751 2.1959 2.2454
November 2.4544 2.2270 2.3408
December 2.5382 2.4398 2.4956