YEARLY HIGH
69.1638 JPY
YEARLY LOW
58.7734 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
64.7657 JPY

2017 BGN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 69.1638. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 58.7734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.3904 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.5074 to the December average rate of 68.3914, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 69.1638 was up 2.75% compared to the 2016 peak of 67.3157, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 345,819 JPY
2016 Average 307,595 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 293,867 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,952.16 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

69.1995
59.5025
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 62.1969, compared to 67.3346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.1377 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 62.1969
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 67.3346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 3.3593 JPY (High: 62.1327 / Low: 58.7734). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2329 JPY (High: 66.7985 / Low: 65.5656).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.3593
July Spread (Stable) ±1.2329

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.4469 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4469

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 68.3914) against the same month in 2016 (average: 62.5221), the exchange rate shifted by +5.8693 (+9.39%).

2017 Avg (December) 68.3914
2016 Avg (December) 62.5221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 63.0833 61.8198 62.5074
February 62.3582 60.5607 61.4784
March 62.7319 60.6772 61.7575
April 62.1327 58.7734 60.3105
May 64.1046 62.3024 63.4458
June 65.6621 62.8118 63.6814
July 66.7985 65.5656 66.2113
August 67.2006 65.5247 66.3453
September 68.6865 66.1517 67.4647
October 68.7079 67.2893 67.8495
November 68.4646 67.2306 67.7452
December 69.1638 67.6248 68.3914