YEARLY HIGH
2.5012 YER
YEARLY LOW
1.7728 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2216 YER

2016 JPY to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 2.5012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 1.7728.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7285 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8150 to the December average rate of 2.1559, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.5012 was up 35.30% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.8487, 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 1,250,623 YER
2015 Average 888,582 YER
Yearly Trough Low 886,383 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 364,239.79 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.5334
1.7497
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to YER 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 2.0759, compared to 2.3674 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2914 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0759
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3674

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.4231 YER (High: 2.3457 / Low: 1.9226). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0408 YER (High: 1.9291 / Low: 1.8883).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4231
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0408

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 0.1511 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1511

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 2.4681) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.7471), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7211 (+41.27%).

2016 Avg (August) 2.4681
2015 Avg (August) 1.7471

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8405 1.7728 1.8150
February 1.9167 1.7761 1.8768
March 1.9291 1.8883 1.9026
April 2.3457 1.9226 2.1960
May 2.3502 2.2543 2.2946
June 2.4430 2.2751 2.3706
July 2.4865 2.3357 2.4089
August 2.5012 2.4245 2.4681
September 2.4919 2.4046 2.4520
October 2.4688 2.3799 2.4122
November 2.4241 2.1920 2.3070
December 2.2061 2.1211 2.1559