YEARLY HIGH
0.0133 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0114 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0124 AUD

2016 JPY to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 0.0133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0120 to the December average rate of 0.0118, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0133 was up 9.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0122, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,674 AUD
2015 Average 5,502 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 5,687 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 987.09 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0131
0.0116
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to AUD 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 0.0122, compared to 0.0126 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0122
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0126

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0011 AUD (High: 0.0125 / Low: 0.0114). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AUD (High: 0.0131 / Low: 0.0128).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.0128) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0105), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+22.27%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.0128
2015 Avg (June) 0.0105

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0125 0.0114 0.0120
February 0.0124 0.0116 0.0122
March 0.0122 0.0116 0.0118
April 0.0123 0.0116 0.0119
May 0.0127 0.0123 0.0126
June 0.0133 0.0124 0.0128
July 0.0133 0.0125 0.0128
August 0.0131 0.0128 0.0130
September 0.0131 0.0127 0.0129
October 0.0129 0.0125 0.0127
November 0.0126 0.0119 0.0123
December 0.0119 0.0115 0.0118