YEARLY HIGH
213.1843 STD
YEARLY LOW
181.5693 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
193.8213 STD

2017 JPY to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JPY to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 213.1843. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 181.5693.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.6149 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 200.6463 to the December average rate of 183.1660, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 213.1843 was down 3.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 220.1873, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 106,592,146 STD
2016 Average 102,019,549 STD
Yearly Trough Low 90,784,671 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,807,474.12 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

210.2643
180.7025
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to STD 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 201.6269, compared to 186.0158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.6111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 201.6269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 186.0158

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 11.6077 STD (High: 213.1843 / Low: 201.5766). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9369 STD (High: 185.5011 / Low: 182.5642).

April Spread (Volatile) ±11.6077
October Spread (Stable) ±2.9369

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 10.0094 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.0094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 207.8008) against the same month in 2016 (average: 196.7812), the exchange rate shifted by +11.0196 (+5.60%).

2017 Avg (April) 207.8008
2016 Avg (April) 196.7812

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 203.8546 198.6612 200.6463
February 207.2222 201.4948 203.7865
March 205.7091 199.9133 202.8564
April 213.1843 201.5766 207.8008
May 202.2143 195.7142 197.7914
June 199.9510 191.1220 196.8801
July 191.0776 187.2163 189.3641
August 191.3561 185.8191 188.9864
September 189.4717 182.1394 185.7486
October 185.5011 182.5642 184.4423
November 187.2211 182.5589 184.3872
December 184.8050 181.5693 183.1660