YEARLY HIGH
58.8392 JPY
YEARLY LOW
53.9125 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
56.0701 JPY

2017 BBD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 58.8392. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 53.9125.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9267 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 57.4991 to the December average rate of 56.4670, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 58.8392 was down 2.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 60.6197, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 294,196 JPY
2016 Average 271,901 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 269,563 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,633.70 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

57.7604
54.6255
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 56.1842, compared to 55.9559 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2283 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.1842
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 55.9559

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 2.5333 JPY (High: 56.4458 / Low: 53.9125). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7200 JPY (High: 56.7825 / Low: 56.0625).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.5333
December Spread (Stable) ±0.7200

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.4213 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4213

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 57.4991) against the same month in 2016 (average: 59.2354), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7363 (-2.93%).

2017 Avg (January) 57.4991
2016 Avg (January) 59.2354

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 58.8392 56.4091 57.4991
February 57.1452 55.9234 56.5032
March 57.5719 55.2775 56.4912
April 55.7725 54.1582 55.0699
May 57.1688 55.4002 56.0948
June 56.2025 54.7233 55.4469
July 57.0313 55.1792 56.1372
August 55.4084 54.3619 54.8868
September 56.4458 53.9125 55.3681
October 57.0581 55.9125 56.4664
November 57.0866 55.5695 56.4102
December 56.7825 56.0625 56.4670