YEARLY HIGH
0.0200 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0165 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0184 BBD

2016 JPY to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 0.0200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0165.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0169 to the December average rate of 0.0173, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0200 was up 16.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0172, 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 10,003 BBD
2015 Average 8,263 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 8,248 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,754.51 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0200
0.0166
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to BBD 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 0.0179, compared to 0.0189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0179
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0019 BBD (High: 0.0194 / Low: 0.0175). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BBD (High: 0.0179 / Low: 0.0176).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.0197) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0162), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+21.54%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.0197
2015 Avg (August) 0.0162

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0171 0.0165 0.0169
February 0.0178 0.0165 0.0175
March 0.0179 0.0176 0.0177
April 0.0188 0.0179 0.0182
May 0.0188 0.0180 0.0184
June 0.0196 0.0182 0.0190
July 0.0199 0.0187 0.0193
August 0.0200 0.0194 0.0197
September 0.0199 0.0192 0.0196
October 0.0197 0.0190 0.0193
November 0.0194 0.0175 0.0185
December 0.0176 0.0170 0.0173