YEARLY HIGH
13.9602 JPY
YEARLY LOW
11.8051 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.9460 JPY

2016 NOK to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NOK to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 13.9602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 11.8051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1550 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.4482 to the December average rate of 13.5380, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 13.9602 was down 14.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 16.3156, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 69,801 JPY
2015 Average 75,176 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 59,026 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,775.04 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

13.6720
12.0643
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 13.2260, compared to 12.6659 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5601 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.2260
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.6659

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 1.2704 JPY (High: 13.2123 / Low: 11.9419). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2977 JPY (High: 13.6620 / Low: 13.3643).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.2704
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2977

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 0.5176 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5176

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 13.4482) against the same month in 2015 (average: 15.4374), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9892 (-12.89%).

2016 Avg (January) 13.4482
2015 Avg (January) 15.4374

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.9602 13.1832 13.4482
February 13.9333 12.9561 13.3184
March 13.5777 13.0891 13.3462
April 13.6607 13.0513 13.3273
May 13.3787 13.0552 13.2168
June 13.2123 11.9419 12.6993
July 12.5998 11.8051 12.2621
August 12.3851 11.9668 12.1983
September 12.6747 12.1857 12.4174
October 12.8919 12.5769 12.7008
November 13.3838 12.5878 12.8788
December 13.6620 13.3643 13.5380