YEARLY HIGH
0.4275 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.3261 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3874 GMD

2016 JPY to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 0.4275. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.3261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1014 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3335 to the December average rate of 0.3690, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4275 was up 14.53% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3733, 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 213,758 GMD
2015 Average 170,250 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 163,043 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,714.55 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4299
0.3247
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to GMD 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 0.3708, compared to 0.4041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0334 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3708
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0393 GMD (High: 0.4142 / Low: 0.3749). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0116 GMD (High: 0.3380 / Low: 0.3264).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0393
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0116

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 0.0250 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0250

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.4211) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3228), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0983 (+30.44%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.4211
2015 Avg (August) 0.3228

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3380 0.3264 0.3335
February 0.3528 0.3261 0.3445
March 0.3799 0.3442 0.3595
April 0.3999 0.3814 0.3892
May 0.4021 0.3845 0.3928
June 0.4195 0.3885 0.4051
July 0.4238 0.3995 0.4113
August 0.4275 0.4129 0.4211
September 0.4247 0.4096 0.4177
October 0.4201 0.4063 0.4116
November 0.4142 0.3749 0.3940
December 0.3808 0.3622 0.3690