2016 GMD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0667 JPY

YEARLY LOW

2.3391 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5965 JPY

2016 GMD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 3.0667. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 2.3391.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7276 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9992 to the December average rate of 2.7109, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.0667 was down 3.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.1642, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,333 JPY

2015 Average 14,724 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 11,695 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,637.88 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.0617

2.3124

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 2.7124, compared to 2.4805 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2319 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7124

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4805

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.2730 JPY (High: 2.9051 / Low: 2.6321). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0804 JPY (High: 2.4610 / Low: 2.3806).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2730

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0804

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2155 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 2.9037) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.7540), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1497 (+5.43%).

2016 Avg (February) 2.9037

2015 Avg (February) 2.7540

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.0636	2.9583	2.9992
February	3.0667	2.8348	2.9037
March	2.9051	2.6321	2.7856
April	2.6218	2.5007	2.5701
May	2.6005	2.4870	2.5464
June	2.5738	2.3839	2.4693
July	2.5033	2.3595	2.4323
August	2.4221	2.3391	2.3749
September	2.4412	2.3549	2.3942
October	2.4610	2.3806	2.4300
November	2.6671	2.4140	2.5407
December	2.7610	2.6262	2.7109