YEARLY HIGH
3.4972 KZT
YEARLY LOW
2.8204 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1503 KZT

2016 JPY to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 3.4972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 2.8204.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6768 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0595 to the December average rate of 2.8816, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.4972 was up 23.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.8321, 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 1,748,597 KZT
2015 Average 917,750 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 1,410,213 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 338,383.91 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.4477
2.8301
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to KZT 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 3.0946, compared to 3.2059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0946
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.4331 KZT (High: 3.2651 / Low: 2.8321). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0834 KZT (High: 3.0919 / Low: 3.0085).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4331
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0834

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 0.2551 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2551

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 3.3963) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6359), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7604 (+107.61%).

2016 Avg (August) 3.3963
2015 Avg (August) 1.6359

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2651 2.8321 3.0595
February 3.2285 2.9800 3.1276
March 3.1067 3.0148 3.0560
April 3.1513 2.9768 3.0746
May 3.0919 3.0085 3.0530
June 3.3207 3.0682 3.1969
July 3.4430 3.1792 3.2929
August 3.4972 3.2947 3.3963
September 3.3688 3.2836 3.3227
October 3.3134 3.1705 3.2055
November 3.2864 2.9754 3.1367
December 2.9785 2.8204 2.8816