YEARLY HIGH
2.8305 HUF
YEARLY LOW
2.3583 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5925 HUF

2016 JPY to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 2.8305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 2.3583.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4722 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4421 to the December average rate of 2.5517, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.8305 was up 17.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.4068, 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 1,415,264 HUF
2015 Average 1,153,716 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 1,179,153 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 236,111.03 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.7665
2.4083
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to HUF 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 2.5113, compared to 2.6737 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1623 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5113
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6737

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.2776 HUF (High: 2.8250 / Low: 2.5474). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0447 HUF (High: 2.5827 / Low: 2.5380).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2776
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0447

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0874 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0874

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 2.7366) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.2972), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4394 (+19.13%).

2016 Avg (July) 2.7366
2015 Avg (July) 2.2972

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4804 2.3683 2.4421
February 2.5260 2.3583 2.4382
March 2.5185 2.4435 2.4725
April 2.5574 2.4635 2.5072
May 2.5827 2.5380 2.5576
June 2.8250 2.5474 2.6505
July 2.8305 2.6659 2.7366
August 2.7579 2.6882 2.7320
September 2.7393 2.6713 2.6988
October 2.7287 2.6288 2.6838
November 2.6845 2.5829 2.6391
December 2.6070 2.5124 2.5517