YEARLY HIGH
2.1168 JPY
YEARLY LOW
1.5364 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7305 JPY

2016 HTG to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HTG to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 2.1168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 1.5364.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5803 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0426 to the December average rate of 1.7433, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.1168 was down 19.53% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.6307, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,584 JPY
2015 Average 11,969 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 7,682 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,901.68 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.0898
1.5240
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 1.8267, compared to 1.6342 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1924 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8267
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6342

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.2021 JPY (High: 2.0359 / Low: 1.8337). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0415 JPY (High: 1.7607 / Low: 1.7192).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2021
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0415

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1430 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1430

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.0426) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.5428), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5002 (-19.67%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.0426
2015 Avg (January) 2.5428

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1168 2.0082 2.0426
February 2.0359 1.8337 1.8996
March 1.8523 1.7978 1.8265
April 1.7984 1.7090 1.7642
May 1.7751 1.7136 1.7470
June 1.7581 1.6244 1.6800
July 1.6861 1.5950 1.6410
August 1.6141 1.5579 1.5807
September 1.6114 1.5364 1.5712
October 1.6232 1.5531 1.5968
November 1.7446 1.5957 1.6725
December 1.7607 1.7192 1.7433