YEARLY HIGH
1.0747 VUV
YEARLY LOW
0.9132 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0026 VUV

2016 JPY to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 18, valuing the pair at 1.0747. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.9132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1615 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9535 to the December average rate of 0.9323, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0747 was up 13.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9452, 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 537,354 VUV
2015 Average 446,716 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 456,605 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,749.17 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0622
0.9205
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to VUV 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 0.9924, compared to 1.0128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0204 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9924
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0940 VUV (High: 1.0348 / Low: 0.9408). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0282 VUV (High: 1.0469 / Low: 1.0187).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0940
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0282

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.0562 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0562

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 1.0470) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8561), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1910 (+22.31%).

2016 Avg (June) 1.0470
2015 Avg (June) 0.8561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9718 0.9267 0.9535
February 1.0072 0.9384 0.9859
March 0.9979 0.9568 0.9745
April 1.0126 0.9594 0.9847
May 1.0223 0.9931 1.0087
June 1.0747 1.0158 1.0470
July 1.0681 1.0043 1.0358
August 1.0700 1.0362 1.0504
September 1.0564 1.0268 1.0416
October 1.0469 1.0187 1.0283
November 1.0348 0.9408 0.9885
December 0.9501 0.9132 0.9323