YEARLY HIGH
1.2274 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.9646 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1120 ISK

2016 JPY to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 1.2274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.9646.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2628 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0970 to the December average rate of 0.9704, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2274 was up 6.40% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1536, 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 613,718 ISK
2015 Average 544,727 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 482,316 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 131,401.46 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1953
0.9499
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to ISK 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 1.1285, compared to 1.0954 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0331 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1285
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0954

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0952 ISK (High: 1.2274 / Low: 1.1322). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0200 ISK (High: 0.9846 / Low: 0.9646).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0952
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0200

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0653 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0653

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 1.1706) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0683), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1023 (+9.58%).

2016 Avg (June) 1.1706
2015 Avg (June) 1.0683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1100 1.0736 1.0970
February 1.1530 1.0679 1.1173
March 1.1441 1.1000 1.1203
April 1.1510 1.1032 1.1304
May 1.1483 1.1266 1.1357
June 1.2274 1.1322 1.1706
July 1.2228 1.1427 1.1749
August 1.1888 1.1295 1.1654
September 1.1411 1.1137 1.1256
October 1.1262 1.0767 1.1006
November 1.0771 0.9833 1.0357
December 0.9846 0.9646 0.9704