2016 JPY to MRO Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 JPY to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the JPY to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 3.5483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.5951.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9532 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8253 to the December average rate of 3.0863, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.5483 was up 28.30% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.7656, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
JPY to MRO Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.1021, compared to 3.3736 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2715 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.3338 MRO (High: 2.9289 / Low: 2.5951). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0761 MRO (High: 3.0788 / Low: 3.0027).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.2128 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 3.5083) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.6067), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9016 (+34.59%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.9289 | 2.5951 | 2.8253 |
| February | 3.0488 | 2.8277 | 2.9840 |
| March | 3.0788 | 3.0027 | 3.0419 |
| April | 3.2481 | 3.0625 | 3.1530 |
| May | 3.2674 | 3.1744 | 3.2311 |
| June | 3.4892 | 3.2322 | 3.3774 |
| July | 3.5305 | 3.3116 | 3.4205 |
| August | 3.5483 | 3.4472 | 3.5083 |
| September | 3.5472 | 3.4204 | 3.4886 |
| October | 3.5137 | 3.3994 | 3.4389 |
| November | 3.4662 | 3.1327 | 3.2991 |
| December | 3.1489 | 3.0373 | 3.0863 |