YEARLY HIGH
1.7745 JPY
YEARLY LOW
1.6571 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7226 JPY

2017 INR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the INR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 15, valuing the pair at 1.7745. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 1.6571.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1174 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6895 to the December average rate of 1.7587, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.7745 was down 2.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.8203, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 443,625 JPY
2016 Average 404,759 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 414,286 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,339.55 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.7658
1.6801
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 1.7101, compared to 1.7351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0251 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7101
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0681 JPY (High: 1.7252 / Low: 1.6571). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0321 JPY (High: 1.7702 / Low: 1.7381).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0681
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0321

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 0.0265 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0265

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 1.7414) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6263), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1152 (+7.08%).

2017 Avg (May) 1.7414
2016 Avg (May) 1.6263

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7252 1.6571 1.6895
February 1.7113 1.6640 1.6873
March 1.7429 1.6904 1.7151
April 1.7362 1.6801 1.7066
May 1.7745 1.7150 1.7414
June 1.7414 1.6995 1.7205
July 1.7692 1.7190 1.7423
August 1.7404 1.6987 1.7158
September 1.7505 1.6863 1.7188
October 1.7572 1.7196 1.7358
November 1.7683 1.7152 1.7394
December 1.7702 1.7381 1.7587