YEARLY HIGH
53.9408 JPY
YEARLY LOW
44.2380 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.3028 JPY

2016 TOP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TOP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 53.9408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 44.2380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.7029 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.5232 to the December average rate of 50.9498, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 53.9408 was down 12.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 61.2968, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 269,704 JPY
2015 Average 286,002 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 221,190 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,514.45 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

53.2902
44.0855
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 49.5869, compared to 47.0188 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5681 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.5869
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.0188

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 4.9669 JPY (High: 50.7504 / Low: 45.7835). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8737 JPY (High: 50.4963 / Low: 49.6226).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.9669
March Spread (Stable) ±0.8737

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 2.1735 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1735

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 52.5232) against the same month in 2015 (average: 59.7479), the exchange rate shifted by -7.2247 (-12.09%).

2016 Avg (January) 52.5232
2015 Avg (January) 59.7479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 53.9408 51.6129 52.5232
February 52.7446 49.1885 50.3497
March 50.4963 49.6226 50.1526
April 50.5200 47.7604 49.1968
May 48.6969 47.7733 48.3461
June 48.1065 45.5406 46.9532
July 47.1168 44.6551 45.8392
August 45.6768 44.2380 44.8526
September 46.2126 44.6206 45.3579
October 47.3588 45.0171 46.6600
November 50.7504 45.7835 48.4532
December 52.2966 50.2750 50.9498