YEARLY HIGH
0.0357 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0278 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0321 BRL

2016 JPY to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.0357. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0278.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0079 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0341 to the December average rate of 0.0289, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0357 was up 3.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0345, 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 17,862 BRL
2015 Average 13,767 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 13,915 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,947.64 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0352
0.0284
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to BRL 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 0.0331, compared to 0.0310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0310

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0031 BRL (High: 0.0346 / Low: 0.0315). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 BRL (High: 0.0325 / Low: 0.0313).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0347) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0237), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0110 (+46.18%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0347
2015 Avg (February) 0.0237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0352 0.0328 0.0341
February 0.0357 0.0328 0.0347
March 0.0346 0.0315 0.0327
April 0.0339 0.0317 0.0324
May 0.0332 0.0319 0.0325
June 0.0332 0.0313 0.0325
July 0.0333 0.0304 0.0316
August 0.0323 0.0309 0.0317
September 0.0325 0.0313 0.0319
October 0.0322 0.0299 0.0308
November 0.0319 0.0298 0.0309
December 0.0309 0.0278 0.0289