2016 GBP to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

177.8596 JPY

YEARLY LOW

126.7101 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

147.6341 JPY

2016 GBP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GBP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 177.8596. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 16, dropping to 126.7101.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.1495 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 170.6670 to the December average rate of 144.7784, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 177.8596 was down 9.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 195.4796, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 889,298 JPY

2015 Average 925,211 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 633,551 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 255,747.50 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

174.9307

123.7668

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 160.0679, compared to 135.2003 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 24.8676 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 160.0679

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 135.2003

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 23.4275 JPY (High: 158.3200 / Low: 134.8925). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4138 JPY (High: 147.2817 / Low: 142.8679).

June Spread (Volatile) ±23.4275

December Spread (Stable) ±4.4138

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 13.1876 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -13.1876

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 170.6670) against the same month in 2015 (average: 179.4781), the exchange rate shifted by -8.8110 (-4.91%).

2016 Avg (January) 170.6670

2015 Avg (January) 179.4781

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	177.8596	166.1517	170.6670
February	174.5984	156.2637	164.0269
March	163.6830	158.5543	161.1771
April	162.1906	152.7463	156.8263
May	162.1978	154.5285	157.9486
June	158.3200	134.8925	149.7617
July	141.9122	130.0036	136.5740
August	135.5499	130.3956	132.6052
September	138.2494	130.3339	134.1266
October	131.6716	126.7101	128.0304
November	142.7840	127.5339	135.0873
December	147.2817	142.8679	144.7784