YEARLY HIGH
0.3210 TWD
YEARLY LOW
0.2709 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2971 TWD

2016 JPY to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 0.3210. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.2709.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0501 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2822 to the December average rate of 0.2759, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3210 was up 16.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2765, 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 160,485 TWD
2015 Average 131,313 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 135,456 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,028.60 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3152
0.2723
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to TWD 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 0.2938, compared to 0.3005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2938
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0261 TWD (High: 0.3053 / Low: 0.2792). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 TWD (High: 0.2921 / Low: 0.2868).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0261
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0172 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0172

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 0.3092) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2530), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0562 (+22.20%).

2016 Avg (July) 0.3092
2015 Avg (July) 0.2530

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2877 0.2734 0.2822
February 0.2969 0.2761 0.2904
March 0.2921 0.2868 0.2890
April 0.3028 0.2889 0.2951
May 0.3032 0.2943 0.2990
June 0.3185 0.2969 0.3070
July 0.3210 0.2995 0.3092
August 0.3169 0.3073 0.3116
September 0.3129 0.3040 0.3088
October 0.3091 0.3012 0.3045
November 0.3053 0.2792 0.2930
December 0.2814 0.2709 0.2759