YEARLY HIGH
1.1042 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.9314 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0086 JPY

2016 XPF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XPF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1.1042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 0.9314.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1728 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0788 to the December average rate of 1.0235, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1042 was down 9.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2176, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,521 JPY
2015 Average 5,624 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 4,657 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 864.11 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0915
0.9397
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 1.0436, compared to 0.9735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0700 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0436
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0829 JPY (High: 1.0275 / Low: 0.9446). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0168 JPY (High: 1.0396 / Low: 1.0228).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0829
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0168

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 0.0373 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0373

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1.0658) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1278), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0619 (-5.49%).

2016 Avg (February) 1.0658
2015 Avg (February) 1.1278

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1007 1.0685 1.0788
February 1.1042 1.0309 1.0658
March 1.0695 1.0318 1.0536
April 1.0663 1.0199 1.0406
May 1.0396 1.0228 1.0300
June 1.0275 0.9446 0.9927
July 0.9900 0.9314 0.9641
August 0.9659 0.9441 0.9523
September 0.9749 0.9435 0.9593
October 0.9726 0.9474 0.9601
November 1.0149 0.9596 0.9820
December 1.0338 1.0114 1.0235