YEARLY HIGH
0.0079 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0056 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0068 GBP

2016 JPY to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 16, valuing the pair at 0.0079. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0056.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0059 to the December average rate of 0.0069, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0079 was up 38.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0057, 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 3,946 GBP
2015 Average 2,704 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,811 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,134.81 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0080
0.0057
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JPY to GBP 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 0.0063, compared to 0.0074 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0074

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0011 GBP (High: 0.0074 / Low: 0.0063). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GBP (High: 0.0063 / Low: 0.0061).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 (October 2016: 0.0078) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0054), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+43.92%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.0078
2015 Avg (October) 0.0054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0060 0.0056 0.0059
February 0.0064 0.0057 0.0061
March 0.0063 0.0061 0.0062
April 0.0065 0.0062 0.0064
May 0.0065 0.0062 0.0063
June 0.0074 0.0063 0.0067
July 0.0077 0.0070 0.0073
August 0.0077 0.0074 0.0075
September 0.0077 0.0072 0.0075
October 0.0079 0.0076 0.0078
November 0.0078 0.0070 0.0074
December 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069