YEARLY HIGH
0.6874 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.5871 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6438 KGS

2016 JPY to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 0.6874. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.5871.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1004 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6407 to the December average rate of 0.5968, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6874 was up 8.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6308, 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 343,724 KGS
2015 Average 266,110 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 293,536 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,188.81 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6853
0.5888
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to KGS 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 0.6392, compared to 0.6485 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6392
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6485

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0608 KGS (High: 0.6667 / Low: 0.6059). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0192 KGS (High: 0.6703 / Low: 0.6511).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0608
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0192

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0393 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0393

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.6772) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5079), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1693 (+33.33%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.6772
2015 Avg (August) 0.5079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6494 0.6260 0.6407
February 0.6672 0.6271 0.6532
March 0.6496 0.6247 0.6396
April 0.6481 0.6122 0.6295
May 0.6435 0.6157 0.6279
June 0.6602 0.6218 0.6442
July 0.6691 0.6270 0.6485
August 0.6874 0.6653 0.6772
September 0.6834 0.6639 0.6738
October 0.6703 0.6511 0.6585
November 0.6667 0.6059 0.6362
December 0.6093 0.5871 0.5968