2016 YER to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5641 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.3998 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4555 JPY

2016 YER to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the YER to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.5641. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 0.3998.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1643 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5510 to the December average rate of 0.4639, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5641 was down 3.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5844, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,820 JPY

2015 Average 2,814 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 1,999 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 821.45 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5656

0.3906

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.4876, compared to 0.4235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0641 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4876

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0938 JPY (High: 0.5201 / Low: 0.4263). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 JPY (High: 0.5296 / Low: 0.5184).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0938

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0678 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0678

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.5510) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5506), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.08%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.5510

2015 Avg (January) 0.5506

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5641	0.5433	0.5510
February	0.5630	0.5217	0.5330
March	0.5296	0.5184	0.5256
April	0.5201	0.4263	0.4578
May	0.4436	0.4255	0.4359
June	0.4395	0.4093	0.4220
July	0.4281	0.4022	0.4153
August	0.4125	0.3998	0.4052
September	0.4159	0.4013	0.4079
October	0.4202	0.4051	0.4146
November	0.4562	0.4125	0.4339
December	0.4714	0.4533	0.4639