YEARLY HIGH
0.0226 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0185 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0208 TOP

2016 JPY to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 0.0226. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0190 to the December average rate of 0.0196, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0226 was up 18.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0190, 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 11,303 TOP
2015 Average 8,757 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 9,269 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,033.10 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0226
0.0187
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to TOP 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 0.0202, compared to 0.0213 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0202
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0213

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0021 TOP (High: 0.0218 / Low: 0.0197). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 TOP (High: 0.0202 / Low: 0.0198).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.0223) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0181), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0042 (+23.48%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.0223
2015 Avg (August) 0.0181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0194 0.0185 0.0190
February 0.0203 0.0190 0.0199
March 0.0202 0.0198 0.0199
April 0.0209 0.0198 0.0203
May 0.0209 0.0205 0.0207
June 0.0220 0.0208 0.0213
July 0.0224 0.0212 0.0218
August 0.0226 0.0219 0.0223
September 0.0224 0.0216 0.0220
October 0.0222 0.0211 0.0214
November 0.0218 0.0197 0.0207
December 0.0199 0.0191 0.0196