YEARLY HIGH
0.0040 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0033 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0036 JPY

2016 IRR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the IRR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.0040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 0.0033.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0039 to the December average rate of 0.0039, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0040 was down 8.95% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0044, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20 JPY
2015 Average 21 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 17 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.59 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0040
0.0033
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.0037, compared to 0.0035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0037
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0035

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0004 JPY (High: 0.0038 / Low: 0.0034). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 JPY (High: 0.0038 / Low: 0.0037).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0039) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0043), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-9.08%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0039
2015 Avg (January) 0.0043

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0040 0.0039 0.0039
February 0.0040 0.0037 0.0038
March 0.0038 0.0037 0.0037
April 0.0037 0.0035 0.0036
May 0.0037 0.0035 0.0036
June 0.0036 0.0034 0.0035
July 0.0036 0.0033 0.0034
August 0.0034 0.0033 0.0034
September 0.0035 0.0033 0.0034
October 0.0035 0.0034 0.0034
November 0.0038 0.0034 0.0036
December 0.0039 0.0038 0.0039