YEARLY HIGH
0.0786 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0663 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0729 SBD

2016 JPY to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 0.0786. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0123 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0687 to the December average rate of 0.0680, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0786 was up 15.75% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0679, 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 39,295 SBD
2015 Average 32,467 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 33,146 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,149.05 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0782
0.0671
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to SBD 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 0.0714, compared to 0.0745 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0714
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0745

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0063 SBD (High: 0.0764 / Low: 0.0701). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 SBD (High: 0.0717 / Low: 0.0696).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 0.0760) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0641), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0119 (+18.59%).

2016 Avg (July) 0.0760
2015 Avg (July) 0.0641

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0700 0.0671 0.0687
February 0.0726 0.0672 0.0709
March 0.0717 0.0696 0.0705
April 0.0740 0.0704 0.0723
May 0.0733 0.0704 0.0716
June 0.0770 0.0710 0.0741
July 0.0786 0.0738 0.0760
August 0.0784 0.0760 0.0772
September 0.0782 0.0754 0.0768
October 0.0771 0.0747 0.0756
November 0.0764 0.0701 0.0730
December 0.0704 0.0663 0.0680