YEARLY HIGH
44.8865 JPY
YEARLY LOW
36.9858 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.2721 JPY

2016 XCD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XCD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 44.8865. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 36.9858.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.9007 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.8615 to the December average rate of 42.9606, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 44.8865 was down 3.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 46.5124, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 224,432 JPY
2015 Average 224,077 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 184,929 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,503.43 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

44.4945
36.8988
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 41.3265, compared to 39.2177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.3265
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.2177

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 4.0198 JPY (High: 42.2186 / Low: 38.1988). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8926 JPY (High: 42.1628 / Low: 41.2702).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.0198
March Spread (Stable) ±0.8926

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 1.4313 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 43.8615) against the same month in 2015 (average: 43.8276), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0339 (+0.08%).

2016 Avg (January) 43.8615
2015 Avg (January) 43.8276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.8865 43.2714 43.8615
February 44.8104 41.5248 42.4302
March 42.1628 41.2702 41.8345
April 41.3932 39.4293 40.5674
May 41.0497 39.3635 40.2769
June 40.6365 37.7427 38.9885
July 39.5949 37.2049 38.4289
August 38.2142 36.9858 37.5318
September 38.5287 37.1932 37.7957
October 38.9241 37.5321 38.4000
November 42.2186 38.1988 40.1894
December 43.7620 42.0062 42.9606