YEARLY HIGH
35.2918 JPY
YEARLY LOW
29.8059 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.2288 JPY

2016 PEN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 35.2918. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 21, dropping to 29.8059.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4859 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.4835 to the December average rate of 34.1697, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 35.2918 was down 12.58% compared to the 2015 peak of 40.3688, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 176,459 JPY
2015 Average 190,301 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 149,030 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,429.32 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

34.9128
29.7609
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 33.0057, compared to 31.4519 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5538 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.0057
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.4519

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 3.2274 JPY (High: 33.6939 / Low: 30.4665). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8170 JPY (High: 30.7769 / Low: 29.9599).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.2274
August Spread (Stable) ±0.8170

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.7849 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7849

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 34.4835) against the same month in 2015 (average: 39.4008), the exchange rate shifted by -4.9173 (-12.48%).

2016 Avg (January) 34.4835
2015 Avg (January) 39.4008

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.2918 34.0187 34.4835
February 34.7863 31.8313 32.6986
March 33.9111 32.3190 33.1981
April 34.1618 32.0556 33.2031
May 33.0606 32.1719 32.6845
June 32.6385 30.8140 31.7667
July 32.4299 30.5156 31.4247
August 30.7769 29.9599 30.4005
September 30.7422 29.8059 30.1903
October 31.2450 29.9304 30.6301
November 33.6939 30.4665 31.8965
December 34.8866 33.2039 34.1697