YEARLY HIGH
0.0179 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.0148 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0165 AWG

2016 JPY to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 0.0179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0148.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0151 to the December average rate of 0.0155, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0179 was up 16.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0154, 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 8,969 AWG
2015 Average 7,405 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 7,396 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,573.21 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0180
0.0149
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to AWG 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 0.0161, compared to 0.0170 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0161
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0170

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0017 AWG (High: 0.0174 / Low: 0.0157). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AWG (High: 0.0161 / Low: 0.0157).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.0177) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0146), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+21.53%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.0177
2015 Avg (August) 0.0146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0153 0.0148 0.0151
February 0.0160 0.0148 0.0157
March 0.0161 0.0157 0.0159
April 0.0168 0.0160 0.0164
May 0.0169 0.0162 0.0165
June 0.0176 0.0163 0.0170
July 0.0178 0.0168 0.0173
August 0.0179 0.0174 0.0177
September 0.0179 0.0172 0.0176
October 0.0177 0.0171 0.0173
November 0.0174 0.0157 0.0165
December 0.0158 0.0152 0.0155