YEARLY HIGH
1.7034 JPY
YEARLY LOW
1.4547 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5552 JPY

2016 KGS to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KGS to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 1.7034. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 1.4547.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2487 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5610 to the December average rate of 1.6758, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.7034 was down 20.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.1440, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,517 JPY
2015 Average 9,454 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 7,273 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,243.59 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.6957
1.4567
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to JPY 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 1.5651, compared to 1.5452 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5651
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5452

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1505 JPY (High: 1.6505 / Low: 1.4999). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0431 JPY (High: 1.5063 / Low: 1.4632).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1505
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0431

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0659 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0659

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.6758) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6023), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0734 (+4.58%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.6758
2015 Avg (December) 1.6023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5975 1.5399 1.5610
February 1.5948 1.4988 1.5314
March 1.6007 1.5394 1.5635
April 1.6335 1.5430 1.5891
May 1.6241 1.5540 1.5929
June 1.6083 1.5146 1.5526
July 1.5949 1.4946 1.5426
August 1.5031 1.4547 1.4767
September 1.5063 1.4632 1.4842
October 1.5358 1.4918 1.5187
November 1.6505 1.4999 1.5735
December 1.7034 1.6413 1.6758