2017 BTN to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8797 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.6550 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7235 JPY

2017 BTN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BTN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 1.8797. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 1.6550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2247 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6894 to the December average rate of 1.7579, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8797 was up 3.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.8208, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,398 JPY

2016 Average 8,095 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 8,275 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,123.26 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.7652

1.6775

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 1.7093, compared to 1.7376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0283 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7093

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1812 JPY (High: 1.8797 / Low: 1.6985). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0343 JPY (High: 1.7724 / Low: 1.7382).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1812

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0343

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0207 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0207

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.7319) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.5136), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2182 (+14.42%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.7319

2016 Avg (August) 1.5136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7279	1.6550	1.6894
February	1.7073	1.6629	1.6848
March	1.7361	1.6898	1.7132
April	1.7381	1.6811	1.7063
May	1.7708	1.7171	1.7415
June	1.7421	1.6999	1.7209
July	1.7655	1.7204	1.7415
August	1.8797	1.6985	1.7319
September	1.7504	1.6865	1.7196
October	1.7544	1.7180	1.7349
November	1.7639	1.7140	1.7399
December	1.7724	1.7382	1.7579