YEARLY HIGH
0.0377 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0312 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0342 JPY

2016 MGA to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MGA to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0377. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 0.0312.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0065 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0369 to the December average rate of 0.0348, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0377 was down 19.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0466, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 189 JPY
2015 Average 196 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 156 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.46 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0374
0.0318
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.0348, compared to 0.0336 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0348
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0336

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 0.0038 JPY (High: 0.0354 / Low: 0.0317). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 JPY (High: 0.0356 / Low: 0.0348).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0360) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0421), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0061 (-14.45%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0360
2015 Avg (February) 0.0421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0377 0.0363 0.0369
February 0.0377 0.0351 0.0360
March 0.0356 0.0348 0.0352
April 0.0351 0.0335 0.0344
May 0.0346 0.0335 0.0342
June 0.0337 0.0312 0.0323
July 0.0354 0.0317 0.0338
August 0.0347 0.0330 0.0336
September 0.0343 0.0326 0.0335
October 0.0333 0.0323 0.0326
November 0.0343 0.0323 0.0335
December 0.0357 0.0341 0.0348