YEARLY HIGH
0.1337 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1076 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1223 SCR

2016 JPY to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 10, valuing the pair at 0.1337. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.1076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0262 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1104 to the December average rate of 0.1154, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1337 was up 9.92% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1217, 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 66,871 SCR
2015 Average 55,007 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 53,788 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,083.45 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1327
0.1084
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to SCR 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 0.1190, compared to 0.1256 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1190
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1256

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0151 SCR (High: 0.1297 / Low: 0.1146). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 SCR (High: 0.1315 / Low: 0.1261).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0151
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 0.1268) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1064), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0204 (+19.21%).

2016 Avg (July) 0.1268
2015 Avg (July) 0.1064

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1147 0.1076 0.1104
February 0.1266 0.1133 0.1169
March 0.1206 0.1143 0.1176
April 0.1297 0.1146 0.1226
May 0.1278 0.1176 0.1224
June 0.1285 0.1208 0.1242
July 0.1337 0.1209 0.1268
August 0.1333 0.1274 0.1307
September 0.1326 0.1266 0.1299
October 0.1315 0.1261 0.1278
November 0.1295 0.1167 0.1231
December 0.1187 0.1121 0.1154