2017 GBP to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

152.7114 JPY

YEARLY LOW

135.7682 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

144.4957 JPY

2017 GBP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GBP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 21, valuing the pair at 152.7114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 135.7682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.9432 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 142.0209 to the December average rate of 151.3917, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 152.7114 was down 14.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 177.8596, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 763,557 JPY

2016 Average 737,924 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 678,841 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 84,715.99 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

152.6078

138.0151

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 141.4231, compared to 147.5683 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.1452 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 141.4231

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 147.5683

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 11.0737 JPY (High: 152.7114 / Low: 141.6376). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2469 JPY (High: 140.3590 / Low: 138.1121).

September Spread (Volatile) ±11.0737

March Spread (Stable) ±2.2469

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.8262 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8262

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 147.4960) against the same month in 2016 (average: 134.1266), the exchange rate shifted by +13.3694 (+9.97%).

2017 Avg (September) 147.4960

2016 Avg (September) 134.1266

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	144.4150	137.4439	142.0209
February	143.4377	139.1126	140.9780
March	140.3590	138.1121	139.4257
April	144.4340	135.7682	139.2311
May	147.8348	141.9675	144.9601
June	146.4356	139.2692	141.9225
July	147.3881	144.2441	146.0568
August	146.5036	139.4279	142.2306
September	152.7114	141.6376	147.4960
October	151.0521	147.1796	149.0688
November	152.3304	147.8641	149.1657
December	152.6260	150.0033	151.3917