YEARLY HIGH
0.0098 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0083 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0091 CHF

2016 JPY to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 0.0098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0085 to the December average rate of 0.0088, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0098 was up 11.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0088, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,885 CHF
2015 Average 3,977 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 4,152 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 733.11 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0097
0.0084
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to CHF 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 0.0088, compared to 0.0093 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0088
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0093

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0006 CHF (High: 0.0096 / Low: 0.0090). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 CHF (High: 0.0096 / Low: 0.0094).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 0.0095) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0077), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+22.28%).

2016 Avg (July) 0.0095
2015 Avg (July) 0.0077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0086 0.0083 0.0085
February 0.0088 0.0084 0.0087
March 0.0088 0.0086 0.0087
April 0.0090 0.0086 0.0088
May 0.0091 0.0089 0.0090
June 0.0096 0.0090 0.0092
July 0.0098 0.0092 0.0095
August 0.0096 0.0095 0.0096
September 0.0097 0.0094 0.0096
October 0.0096 0.0094 0.0095
November 0.0094 0.0089 0.0092
December 0.0090 0.0087 0.0088