YEARLY HIGH
0.4240 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.3533 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3865 JPY

2016 HUF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HUF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.4240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 0.3533.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0707 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4095 to the December average rate of 0.3919, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4240 was down 7.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4573, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 424,033 JPY
2015 Average 433,559 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 353,291 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,742.25 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4148
0.3611
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 0.3987, compared to 0.3743 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3987
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3743

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0386 JPY (High: 0.3926 / Low: 0.3540). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 JPY (High: 0.3940 / Low: 0.3872).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0386
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0133 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0133

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.4103) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4397), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0294 (-6.68%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.4103
2015 Avg (February) 0.4397

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4222 0.4032 0.4095
February 0.4240 0.3959 0.4103
March 0.4092 0.3971 0.4045
April 0.4059 0.3910 0.3989
May 0.3940 0.3872 0.3910
June 0.3926 0.3540 0.3777
July 0.3751 0.3533 0.3655
August 0.3720 0.3626 0.3660
September 0.3743 0.3651 0.3705
October 0.3804 0.3665 0.3726
November 0.3872 0.3725 0.3790
December 0.3980 0.3836 0.3919