YEARLY HIGH
0.5524 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.4651 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5012 JPY

2016 SYP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SYP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.5524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 0.4651.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0872 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5385 to the December average rate of 0.5435, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5524 was down 17.75% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6716, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,762 JPY
2015 Average 3,119 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 2,326 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 436.24 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5507
0.4641
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.5085, compared to 0.4939 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5085
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4939

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0521 JPY (High: 0.5338 / Low: 0.4817). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0106 JPY (High: 0.5180 / Low: 0.5075).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0521
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0106

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 0.0171 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.5435) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5510), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0075 (-1.37%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.5435
2015 Avg (December) 0.5510

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5514 0.5312 0.5385
February 0.5504 0.5101 0.5214
March 0.5180 0.5075 0.5142
April 0.5092 0.4855 0.4994
May 0.5057 0.4846 0.4961
June 0.5010 0.4660 0.4813
July 0.4959 0.4651 0.4807
August 0.4808 0.4652 0.4713
September 0.4841 0.4694 0.4762
October 0.4910 0.4735 0.4845
November 0.5338 0.4817 0.5073
December 0.5524 0.5304 0.5435