YEARLY HIGH
0.0157 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0111 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0131 JPY

2016 GNF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GNF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.0111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0153 to the December average rate of 0.0125, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0157 was down 8.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0172, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 79 JPY
2015 Average 82 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 55 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.36 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0157
0.0108
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.0146, compared to 0.0116 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0146
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0116

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0036 JPY (High: 0.0149 / Low: 0.0113). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 JPY (High: 0.0114 / Low: 0.0111).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0149) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0165), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0016 (-9.62%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0149
2015 Avg (February) 0.0165

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0157 0.0151 0.0153
February 0.0157 0.0146 0.0149
March 0.0150 0.0146 0.0148
April 0.0148 0.0141 0.0145
May 0.0151 0.0141 0.0147
June 0.0149 0.0113 0.0137
July 0.0120 0.0112 0.0116
August 0.0114 0.0111 0.0112
September 0.0115 0.0111 0.0112
October 0.0116 0.0111 0.0114
November 0.0125 0.0113 0.0119
December 0.0128 0.0124 0.0125