YEARLY HIGH
65.5991 JPY
YEARLY LOW
60.0195 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
62.4619 JPY

2017 AWG to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AWG to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 65.5991. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 60.0195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5796 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.9485 to the December average rate of 63.1504, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 65.5991 was down 2.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 67.6056, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 327,995 JPY
2016 Average 303,282 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 300,098 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,897.84 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

64.2255
60.9017
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 62.4458, compared to 62.4779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0321 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 62.4458
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 62.4779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 2.9452 JPY (High: 65.5991 / Low: 62.6539). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8063 JPY (High: 63.5570 / Low: 62.7507).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.9452
December Spread (Stable) ±0.8063

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 1.5855 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5855

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 63.9485) against the same month in 2016 (average: 66.0658), the exchange rate shifted by -2.1172 (-3.20%).

2017 Avg (January) 63.9485
2016 Avg (January) 66.0658

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 65.5991 62.6539 63.9485
February 63.4505 62.0831 62.7525
March 63.9687 61.4109 62.7642
April 61.9608 60.1759 61.1787
May 63.5210 61.5264 62.3087
June 62.6036 60.8346 61.7224
July 63.5267 61.4638 62.5484
August 61.9574 60.5199 61.2738
September 62.8924 60.0195 61.6838
October 63.7343 62.4635 63.0782
November 63.8971 62.1989 63.1328
December 63.5570 62.7507 63.1504