YEARLY HIGH
0.0170 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0145 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0155 BAM

2017 JPY to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JPY to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.0170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0160 to the December average rate of 0.0146, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0170 was down 3.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0176, 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 8,507 BAM
2016 Average 8,146 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 7,230 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,277.70 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0168
0.0144
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to BAM 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 0.0161, compared to 0.0149 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0161
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0149

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0009 BAM (High: 0.0170 / Low: 0.0161). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BAM (High: 0.0153 / Low: 0.0150).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0166) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0157), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+5.42%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0166
2016 Avg (April) 0.0157

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0162 0.0159 0.0160
February 0.0165 0.0160 0.0163
March 0.0165 0.0160 0.0162
April 0.0170 0.0161 0.0166
May 0.0160 0.0156 0.0158
June 0.0160 0.0152 0.0157
July 0.0153 0.0150 0.0151
August 0.0153 0.0149 0.0151
September 0.0151 0.0145 0.0148
October 0.0149 0.0145 0.0147
November 0.0149 0.0146 0.0148
December 0.0148 0.0145 0.0146