YEARLY HIGH
0.0238 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0193 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0218 GEL

2016 JPY to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.0238. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 0.0193.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0206 to the December average rate of 0.0229, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0238 was up 16.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0204, 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 11,902 GEL
2015 Average 9,110 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 9,658 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,243.90 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0232
0.0198
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to GEL 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 0.0208, compared to 0.0227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0208
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0227

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0035 GEL (High: 0.0230 / Low: 0.0195). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 GEL (High: 0.0231 / Low: 0.0225).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0229) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0197), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0032 (+16.08%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0229
2015 Avg (December) 0.0197

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0210 0.0199 0.0206
February 0.0221 0.0204 0.0217
March 0.0218 0.0204 0.0210
April 0.0211 0.0200 0.0206
May 0.0209 0.0193 0.0200
June 0.0230 0.0195 0.0208
July 0.0233 0.0219 0.0226
August 0.0233 0.0223 0.0229
September 0.0232 0.0220 0.0226
October 0.0231 0.0225 0.0227
November 0.0234 0.0221 0.0228
December 0.0238 0.0224 0.0229