YEARLY HIGH
38.8826 JPY
YEARLY LOW
32.5931 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.2401 JPY

2016 LTL to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 38.8826. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 32.5931.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2895 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.0887 to the December average rate of 35.4156, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 38.8826 was down 8.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 42.4939, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 194,413 JPY
2015 Average 200,268 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 162,966 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,447.47 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

38.5805
32.6793
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 36.5278, compared to 33.9523 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5755 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.5278
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.9523

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 3.0205 JPY (High: 36.0944 / Low: 33.0739). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7445 JPY (High: 34.1081 / Low: 33.3636).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.0205
October Spread (Stable) ±0.7445

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.3111 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 38.0887) against the same month in 2015 (average: 40.2673), the exchange rate shifted by -2.1786 (-5.41%).

2016 Avg (January) 38.0887
2015 Avg (January) 40.2673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.8826 37.6351 38.0887
February 38.8702 36.2878 37.3551
March 37.2793 36.4506 36.8768
April 37.0217 35.3527 36.2555
May 36.3841 35.3693 35.9509
June 36.0944 33.0739 34.6399
July 34.6497 32.5931 33.6627
August 33.8922 32.7109 33.1711
September 34.1629 32.8360 33.5404
October 34.1081 33.3636 33.6879
November 35.0414 33.4720 34.2362
December 35.8570 34.7998 35.4156