YEARLY HIGH
2.5304 JPY
YEARLY LOW
2.2775 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3698 JPY

2017 DOP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DOP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 2.5304. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 2.2775.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2529 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4728 to the December average rate of 2.3374, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.5304 was down 4.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.6558, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,652 JPY
2016 Average 11,835 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 11,388 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,264.54 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.4874
2.3121
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 2.3898, compared to 2.3498 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0400 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3898
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3498

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.1257 JPY (High: 2.4539 / Low: 2.3282). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0379 JPY (High: 2.3852 / Low: 2.3473).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1257
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0379

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 0.0672 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0672

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.4728) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.6005), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1278 (-4.91%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.4728
2016 Avg (January) 2.6005

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5304 2.4261 2.4728
February 2.4486 2.3759 2.4121
March 2.4539 2.3282 2.3994
April 2.3625 2.2910 2.3322
May 2.4188 2.3421 2.3746
June 2.3892 2.3037 2.3474
July 2.4194 2.3420 2.3764
August 2.3519 2.2992 2.3267
September 2.3923 2.2775 2.3376
October 2.3852 2.3473 2.3701
November 2.3814 2.3025 2.3503
December 2.3588 2.3138 2.3374