YEARLY HIGH
5.2364 JPY
YEARLY LOW
4.0473 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7035 JPY

2017 ETB to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 5.2364. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 4.0473.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1891 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0979 to the December average rate of 4.1281, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.2364 was down 7.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.6812, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,182 JPY
2016 Average 24,924 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 20,237 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,945.51 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.1949
4.0312
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 4.9250, compared to 4.4820 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4430 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9250
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4820

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.6852 JPY (High: 4.7994 / Low: 4.1142). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1019 JPY (High: 4.7620 / Low: 4.6601).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.6852
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3260 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3260

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 5.0979) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.5763), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4784 (-8.58%).

2017 Avg (January) 5.0979
2016 Avg (January) 5.5763

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2364 4.9734 5.0979
February 5.0602 4.9068 4.9837
March 5.0918 4.8489 4.9705
April 4.9011 4.7308 4.8187
May 4.9518 4.8151 4.8774
June 4.8854 4.7023 4.8017
July 4.9107 4.7466 4.8330
August 4.7620 4.6601 4.7049
September 4.8084 4.5892 4.7104
October 4.7994 4.1142 4.3844
November 4.2003 4.0473 4.1314
December 4.1911 4.0851 4.1281