2016 JPY to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

220.1873 STD

YEARLY LOW

185.7269 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

204.0105 STD

2016 JPY to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 220.1873. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 185.7269.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.4604 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 190.2629 to the December average rate of 200.5906, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 220.1873 was up 14.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 193.0809, 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 110,093,670 STD

2015 Average 91,195,281 STD

Yearly Trough Low 92,863,446 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,230,224.60 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

218.3691

187.7078

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to STD 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 196.8117, compared to 211.2094 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.3977 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 196.8117

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 211.2094

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 17.0241 STD (High: 216.9013 / Low: 199.8772). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2433 STD (High: 200.3409 / Low: 197.0976).

June Spread (Volatile) ±17.0241

May Spread (Stable) ±3.2433

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 8.7286 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.7286

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 213.1929) against the same month in 2015 (average: 180.3852), the exchange rate shifted by +32.8077 (+18.19%).

2016 Avg (July) 213.1929

2015 Avg (July) 180.3852

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	192.2049	186.3370	190.2629
February	198.7697	185.7269	193.2457
March	198.6284	191.8534	195.0439
April	200.3033	192.0915	196.7812
May	200.3409	197.0976	198.8166
June	216.9013	199.8772	206.7197
July	220.1873	207.5044	213.1929
August	218.2161	212.6424	215.8140
September	218.0299	210.7851	214.2922
October	216.7750	210.7911	214.0474
November	214.7145	202.5142	209.3192
December	203.3741	198.2208	200.5906