YEARLY HIGH
0.0294 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0178 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0233 JPY

2016 SLL to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SLL to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.0294. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 0.0178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0116 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0286 to the December average rate of 0.0210, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0294 was down 12.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0334, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 147 JPY
2015 Average 147 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 89 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57.91 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0296
0.0171
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0275, compared to 0.0190 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0275
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0190

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0081 JPY (High: 0.0278 / Low: 0.0197). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 JPY (High: 0.0187 / Low: 0.0179).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0286) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0281), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+1.50%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0286
2015 Avg (January) 0.0281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0294 0.0278 0.0286
February 0.0293 0.0275 0.0280
March 0.0283 0.0275 0.0279
April 0.0283 0.0270 0.0276
May 0.0280 0.0270 0.0276
June 0.0278 0.0197 0.0256
July 0.0194 0.0182 0.0188
August 0.0186 0.0178 0.0182
September 0.0187 0.0178 0.0181
October 0.0187 0.0179 0.0184
November 0.0205 0.0183 0.0194
December 0.0213 0.0204 0.0210