2017 DJF to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6618 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.6031 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6272 JPY

2017 DJF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DJF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.6618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.6031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0587 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6436 to the December average rate of 0.6318, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6618 was down 3.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6828, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,309 JPY

2016 Average 3,061 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 3,016 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 293.44 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6465

0.6120

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.6284, compared to 0.6261 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6284

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6261

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0317 JPY (High: 0.6618 / Low: 0.6301). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 JPY (High: 0.6360 / Low: 0.6272).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0317

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

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 0.0156 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.6436) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6668), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0232 (-3.47%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.6436

2016 Avg (January) 0.6668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6618	0.6301	0.6436
February	0.6386	0.6248	0.6315
March	0.6434	0.6177	0.6315
April	0.6240	0.6054	0.6160
May	0.6396	0.6193	0.6273
June	0.6288	0.6125	0.6202
July	0.6384	0.6180	0.6282
August	0.6216	0.6075	0.6149
September	0.6315	0.6031	0.6195
October	0.6383	0.6262	0.6315
November	0.6386	0.6210	0.6308
December	0.6360	0.6272	0.6318