YEARLY HIGH
0.0397 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0326 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0363 PLN

2016 JPY to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 0.0397. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0071 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0342 to the December average rate of 0.0363, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0397 was up 21.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0328, 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 19,871 PLN
2015 Average 15,575 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 16,319 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,552.16 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0387
0.0337
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to PLN 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 0.0351, compared to 0.0376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0351
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0041 PLN (High: 0.0396 / Low: 0.0355). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 PLN (High: 0.0381 / Low: 0.0376).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 0.0383) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0306), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0076 (+24.96%).

2016 Avg (July) 0.0383
2015 Avg (July) 0.0306

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0352 0.0326 0.0342
February 0.0354 0.0334 0.0345
March 0.0351 0.0332 0.0341
April 0.0359 0.0334 0.0347
May 0.0363 0.0356 0.0358
June 0.0396 0.0355 0.0371
July 0.0397 0.0370 0.0383
August 0.0382 0.0376 0.0379
September 0.0381 0.0376 0.0378
October 0.0383 0.0370 0.0377
November 0.0382 0.0368 0.0376
December 0.0373 0.0358 0.0363