YEARLY HIGH
0.4600 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.3765 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4237 DOP

2016 JPY to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 0.4600. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.3765.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0835 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3846 to the December average rate of 0.4008, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4600 was up 20.33% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3823, 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 230,012 DOP
2015 Average 185,799 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 188,269 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,742.49 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4611
0.3776
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to DOP 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 0.4104, compared to 0.4371 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0267 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4104
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4371

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0416 DOP (High: 0.4490 / Low: 0.4074). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0105 DOP (High: 0.4100 / Low: 0.3995).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0416
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0105

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 0.0269 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0269

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.4541) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3659), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0883 (+24.13%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.4541
2015 Avg (August) 0.3659

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3902 0.3771 0.3846
February 0.4072 0.3765 0.3983
March 0.4100 0.3995 0.4042
April 0.4299 0.4082 0.4180
May 0.4294 0.4141 0.4212
June 0.4498 0.4177 0.4359
July 0.4568 0.4290 0.4427
August 0.4600 0.4469 0.4541
September 0.4599 0.4428 0.4519
October 0.4554 0.4395 0.4454
November 0.4490 0.4074 0.4276
December 0.4099 0.3940 0.4008