2016 KMF to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2712 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.2260 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2452 JPY

2016 KMF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KMF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.2712. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.2260.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0452 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2623 to the December average rate of 0.2485, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2712 was down 8.07% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2951, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,356 JPY

2015 Average 1,365 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 1,130 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 226.17 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2657

0.2249

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.2538, compared to 0.2365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2538

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0201 JPY (High: 0.2521 / Low: 0.2320). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 JPY (High: 0.2536 / Low: 0.2473).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0201

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

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 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2623) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2800), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0177 (-6.32%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2623

2015 Avg (January) 0.2800

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2712	0.2591	0.2623
February	0.2678	0.2499	0.2585
March	0.2578	0.2506	0.2554
April	0.2587	0.2465	0.2526
May	0.2536	0.2473	0.2511
June	0.2521	0.2320	0.2431
July	0.2473	0.2311	0.2373
August	0.2326	0.2260	0.2283
September	0.2366	0.2285	0.2321
October	0.2372	0.2309	0.2340
November	0.2457	0.2324	0.2389
December	0.2522	0.2446	0.2485