YEARLY HIGH
90.2137 JPY
YEARLY LOW
81.5798 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
85.9863 JPY

2017 AUD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AUD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 90.2137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 81.5798.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6338 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 85.7565 to the December average rate of 86.4170, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 90.2137 was up 2.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 87.9200, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 451,068 JPY
2016 Average 404,093 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 407,899 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,169.16 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

88.7727
82.5253
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 84.7809, compared to 87.1918 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 84.7809
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 87.1918

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 4.3852 JPY (High: 86.4389 / Low: 82.0537). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0534 JPY (High: 89.0342 / Low: 86.9808).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.3852
October Spread (Stable) ±2.0534

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.0692 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0692

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 88.2520) against the same month in 2016 (average: 77.3702), the exchange rate shifted by +10.8818 (+14.06%).

2017 Avg (September) 88.2520
2016 Avg (September) 77.3702

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 86.9586 84.2753 85.7565
February 88.1177 85.4553 86.6213
March 87.4106 84.3767 86.1151
April 84.9847 81.5798 83.0459
May 84.4622 82.2721 83.3796
June 86.4389 82.0537 83.7671
July 89.0581 85.7648 87.6104
August 88.1139 85.8486 86.8933
September 90.2137 86.8918 88.2520
October 89.0342 86.9808 87.9732
November 87.9571 84.5468 86.0048
December 88.0137 84.9841 86.4170