YEARLY HIGH
135.2967 JPY
YEARLY LOW
114.9236 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
126.6790 JPY

2017 EUR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EUR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 135.2967. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 114.9236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.3731 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 122.2855 to the December average rate of 133.7383, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 135.2967 was up 2.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 131.8106, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 676,483 JPY
2016 Average 601,622 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 574,618 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 101,865.67 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

135.3093
116.4576
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 121.6695, compared to 131.6884 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.0189 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 121.6695
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 131.6884

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 6.6047 JPY (High: 121.5282 / Low: 114.9236). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2994 JPY (High: 130.5157 / Low: 128.2162).

April Spread (Volatile) ±6.6047
July Spread (Stable) ±2.2994

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 2.8115 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8115

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 133.7383) against the same month in 2016 (average: 122.2479), the exchange rate shifted by +11.4904 (+9.40%).

2017 Avg (December) 133.7383
2016 Avg (December) 122.2479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 123.3645 120.7616 122.2855
February 122.0028 118.3798 120.2314
March 122.6784 118.7704 120.8401
April 121.5282 114.9236 118.0286
May 125.2668 121.9778 124.0870
June 128.4452 122.7236 124.5444
July 130.5157 128.2162 129.5065
August 131.3956 128.0973 129.7547
September 134.3304 129.4945 131.9261
October 134.2396 131.6772 132.7117
November 133.9574 131.4548 132.4932
December 135.2967 132.3378 133.7383