2016 XDR to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

167.1081 JPY

YEARLY LOW

139.7334 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

151.1731 JPY

2016 XDR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 167.1081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 139.7334.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.3748 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 163.7257 to the December average rate of 156.2771, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 167.1081 was down 4.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 175.6901, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 835,541 JPY

2015 Average 846,894 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 698,667 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 136,873.87 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

165.9374

139.3967

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 156.2780, compared to 146.0682 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.2098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 156.2780

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 146.0682

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 12.1527 JPY (High: 154.1349 / Low: 141.9822). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1671 JPY (High: 158.8837 / Low: 156.7166).

June Spread (Volatile) ±12.1527

March Spread (Stable) ±2.1671

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 5.1671 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1671

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 163.7257) against the same month in 2015 (average: 168.4689), the exchange rate shifted by -4.7433 (-2.82%).

2016 Avg (January) 163.7257

2015 Avg (January) 168.4689

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	167.1081	161.6937	163.7257
February	166.9452	155.5840	159.8146
March	158.8837	156.7166	157.7565
April	157.4971	151.2173	154.4583
May	155.6727	151.2881	153.5399
June	154.1349	141.9822	148.3727
July	148.2811	140.0743	144.4445
August	143.8139	139.7334	141.6084
September	145.2826	140.3793	142.7269
October	144.3316	141.3956	143.1560
November	154.4883	142.6528	148.1964
December	158.0997	153.6374	156.2771