2016 EUR to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

131.8106 JPY

YEARLY LOW

111.1589 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

120.3427 JPY

2016 EUR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EUR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 131.8106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 111.1589.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.6517 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 128.7290 to the December average rate of 122.2479, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 131.8106 was down 9.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 144.8926, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 659,053 JPY

2015 Average 671,715 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 555,795 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 103,258.28 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

130.2532

111.9635

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 124.6196, compared to 116.0658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.5538 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 124.6196

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 116.0658

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 10.4612 JPY (High: 122.8598 / Low: 112.3985). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8788 JPY (High: 124.0128 / Low: 122.1340).

June Spread (Volatile) ±10.4612

May Spread (Stable) ±1.8788

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 4.4091 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 127.2852) against the same month in 2015 (average: 134.7548), the exchange rate shifted by -7.4695 (-5.54%).

2016 Avg (February) 127.2852

2015 Avg (February) 134.7548

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	131.3077	127.5248	128.7290
February	131.8106	122.7368	127.2852
March	128.0424	123.2848	125.9008
April	127.3824	122.0239	124.3315
May	124.0128	122.1340	122.9402
June	122.8598	112.3985	118.5311
July	117.9414	111.1589	114.9179
August	115.1256	112.6346	113.4876
September	116.0471	112.6102	114.3580
October	115.7436	112.9820	114.4029
November	120.8938	114.4914	116.9806
December	123.2482	119.5503	122.2479