YEARLY HIGH
0.0776 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0642 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0716 HKD

2016 JPY to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 0.0776. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0642.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0134 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0657 to the December average rate of 0.0669, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0776 was up 16.35% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0667, 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 38,783 HKD
2015 Average 32,030 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 32,096 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,686.92 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0777
0.0646
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to HKD 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 0.0697, compared to 0.0734 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0697
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0734

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0073 HKD (High: 0.0752 / Low: 0.0680). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 HKD (High: 0.0696 / Low: 0.0682).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.0766) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0630), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0136 (+21.58%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.0766
2015 Avg (August) 0.0630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0668 0.0642 0.0657
February 0.0693 0.0643 0.0679
March 0.0696 0.0682 0.0687
April 0.0728 0.0693 0.0708
May 0.0729 0.0701 0.0713
June 0.0761 0.0707 0.0737
July 0.0771 0.0725 0.0747
August 0.0776 0.0752 0.0766
September 0.0773 0.0746 0.0760
October 0.0766 0.0738 0.0748
November 0.0752 0.0680 0.0716
December 0.0684 0.0658 0.0669