YEARLY HIGH
0.0231 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0190 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0207 JPY

2016 ZMK to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZMK to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.0231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 0.0190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0226 to the December average rate of 0.0221, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0231 was down 3.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0239, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 115 JPY
2015 Average 115 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 95 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.24 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0229
0.0190
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZMK 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 0.0213, compared to 0.0202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0021 JPY (High: 0.0217 / Low: 0.0196). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 JPY (High: 0.0217 / Low: 0.0212).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0226) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0225), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.06%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0226
2015 Avg (January) 0.0225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0231 0.0222 0.0226
February 0.0230 0.0214 0.0218
March 0.0217 0.0212 0.0215
April 0.0213 0.0203 0.0209
May 0.0211 0.0203 0.0207
June 0.0209 0.0194 0.0201
July 0.0205 0.0191 0.0198
August 0.0196 0.0190 0.0193
September 0.0198 0.0191 0.0194
October 0.0200 0.0193 0.0197
November 0.0217 0.0196 0.0207
December 0.0225 0.0216 0.0221