2017 GMD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7508 JPY

YEARLY LOW

2.3357 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4499 JPY

2017 GMD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 2.7508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 2.3357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4152 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6419 to the December average rate of 2.3763, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.7508 was down 10.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.0667, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,754 JPY

2016 Average 12,979 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 11,678 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,075.76 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.6684

2.3497

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 2.5012, compared to 2.3986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5012

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3986

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.1699 JPY (High: 2.7508 / Low: 2.5809). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0271 JPY (High: 2.3908 / Low: 2.3638).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1699

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0271

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0900 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0900

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.6419) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.9992), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3574 (-11.91%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.6419

2016 Avg (January) 2.9992

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7508	2.5809	2.6419
February	2.5993	2.5235	2.5582
March	2.5782	2.4509	2.5259
April	2.4651	2.3924	2.4359
May	2.4802	2.4009	2.4337
June	2.4404	2.3727	2.4119
July	2.4756	2.3991	2.4395
August	2.4322	2.3597	2.3911
September	2.4493	2.3377	2.4050
October	2.4498	2.3604	2.3994
November	2.4110	2.3357	2.3807
December	2.3908	2.3638	2.3763