YEARLY HIGH
1.8203 JPY
YEARLY LOW
1.4932 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6190 JPY

2016 INR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the INR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.8203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 1.4932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3271 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7611 to the December average rate of 1.7114, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.8203 was down 7.30% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.9637, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 455,085 JPY
2015 Average 472,097 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 373,300 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 81,784.57 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.7858
1.4886
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 1.6620, compared to 1.5760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0860 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6620
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.1478 JPY (High: 1.7841 / Low: 1.6363). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0226 JPY (High: 1.6992 / Low: 1.6766).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1478
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0226

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0819 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0819

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.7611) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.9043), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1432 (-7.52%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.7611
2015 Avg (January) 1.9043

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8203 1.7246 1.7611
February 1.7841 1.6363 1.6792
March 1.6992 1.6766 1.6888
April 1.6884 1.6049 1.6497
May 1.6513 1.6024 1.6263
June 1.6298 1.5013 1.5671
July 1.5932 1.4935 1.5462
August 1.5395 1.4932 1.5134
September 1.5598 1.5038 1.5282
October 1.5712 1.5209 1.5539
November 1.6649 1.5445 1.6030
December 1.7390 1.6658 1.7114