YEARLY HIGH
0.1347 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.1111 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1209 JPY

2016 KPW to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KPW to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.1347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 0.1111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0236 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1316 to the December average rate of 0.1290, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1347 was down 3.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1396, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 673 JPY
2015 Average 673 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 555 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 118.02 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1335
0.1107
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.1241, compared to 0.1177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1241
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1177

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0123 JPY (High: 0.1268 / Low: 0.1145). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 JPY (High: 0.1265 / Low: 0.1239).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0123
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1316) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1316), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.06%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1316
2015 Avg (January) 0.1316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1347 0.1299 0.1316
February 0.1345 0.1246 0.1273
March 0.1265 0.1239 0.1256
April 0.1242 0.1184 0.1218
May 0.1232 0.1182 0.1210
June 0.1221 0.1133 0.1171
July 0.1189 0.1117 0.1154
August 0.1146 0.1111 0.1126
September 0.1156 0.1116 0.1133
October 0.1167 0.1125 0.1152
November 0.1268 0.1145 0.1206
December 0.1311 0.1260 0.1290