YEARLY HIGH
0.0364 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0300 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0336 QAR

2016 JPY to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 0.0364. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0064 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0307 to the December average rate of 0.0314, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0364 was up 16.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0313, 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 18,206 QAR
2015 Average 15,044 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 15,015 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,190.45 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0365
0.0302
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to QAR 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 0.0327, compared to 0.0345 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0327
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0345

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0034 QAR (High: 0.0353 / Low: 0.0319). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 QAR (High: 0.0327 / Low: 0.0320).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.0359) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0296), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0064 (+21.52%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.0359
2015 Avg (August) 0.0296

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0312 0.0300 0.0307
February 0.0325 0.0301 0.0318
March 0.0327 0.0320 0.0322
April 0.0342 0.0326 0.0332
May 0.0342 0.0328 0.0334
June 0.0357 0.0332 0.0346
July 0.0362 0.0340 0.0351
August 0.0364 0.0353 0.0359
September 0.0363 0.0350 0.0357
October 0.0360 0.0347 0.0351
November 0.0353 0.0319 0.0336
December 0.0321 0.0309 0.0314