2016 USD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

121.2393 JPY

YEARLY LOW

99.9734 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

108.7798 JPY

2016 USD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the USD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 121.2393. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 99.9734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.2659 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 118.4709 to the December average rate of 116.0615, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 121.2393 was down 3.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 125.6309, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 606,197 JPY

2015 Average 605,253 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 499,867 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 106,329.70 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

120.1876

99.5871

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USD 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 111.6615, compared to 105.8980 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.7636 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 111.6615

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 105.8980

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 11.0183 JPY (High: 114.1177 / Low: 103.0994). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4110 JPY (High: 113.8826 / Low: 111.4716).

November Spread (Volatile) ±11.0183

March Spread (Stable) ±2.4110

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 3.8660 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8660

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 118.4709) against the same month in 2015 (average: 118.3955), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0754 (+0.06%).

2016 Avg (January) 118.4709

2015 Avg (January) 118.3955

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	121.2393	116.8769	118.4709
February	121.0339	112.1594	114.6049
March	113.8826	111.4716	112.9959
April	111.8039	106.5781	109.6435
May	110.8760	106.4004	108.8666
June	109.8413	102.0192	105.3876
July	107.0259	100.5655	103.8263
August	103.1410	99.9734	101.3038
September	103.9898	100.3852	102.0139
October	105.0569	101.2998	103.6796
November	114.1177	103.0994	108.5027
December	117.9394	113.3755	116.0615