YEARLY HIGH
4.4245 KMF
YEARLY LOW
3.6867 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0873 KMF

2016 JPY to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 4.4245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 3.6867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7378 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8127 to the December average rate of 4.0243, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.4245 was up 14.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.8718, 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 2,212,243 KMF
2015 Average 1,832,473 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,843,328 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 368,914.95 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.4366
3.7560
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to KMF 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 3.9428, compared to 4.2317 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2889 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9428
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2317

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.3437 KMF (High: 4.3102 / Low: 3.9665). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0993 KMF (High: 4.0431 / Low: 3.9438).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3437
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0993

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 0.1632 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1632

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 4.3799) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.6054), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7745 (+21.48%).

2016 Avg (August) 4.3799
2015 Avg (August) 3.6054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8594 3.6867 3.8127
February 4.0015 3.7338 3.8703
March 3.9900 3.8785 3.9155
April 4.0568 3.8652 3.9594
May 4.0431 3.9438 3.9826
June 4.3102 3.9665 4.1164
July 4.3279 4.0441 4.2161
August 4.4245 4.2997 4.3799
September 4.3762 4.2262 4.3080
October 4.3305 4.2157 4.2744
November 4.3029 4.0694 4.1875
December 4.0880 3.9650 4.0243