2017 JPY to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.2166 BIF

YEARLY LOW

14.2114 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.3658 BIF

2017 JPY to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JPY to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 16.2166. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 14.2114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0052 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.6079 to the December average rate of 15.5729, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16.2166 was down 2.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 16.6181, 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 8,108,277 BIF

2016 Average 7,459,972 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 7,105,685 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,002,591.87 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

15.9594

14.4851

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to BIF 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 15.1257, compared to 15.6059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4802 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.1257

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.6059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.7965 BIF (High: 16.2166 / Low: 15.4201). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3010 BIF (High: 15.7315 / Low: 15.4305).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.7965

December Spread (Stable) ±0.3010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2397 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2397

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 15.7684) against the same month in 2016 (average: 16.3162), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5478 (-3.36%).

2017 Avg (September) 15.7684

2016 Avg (September) 16.3162

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.9298	14.2114	14.6079
February	15.1729	14.8381	14.9867
March	15.4130	14.6409	15.0155
April	15.6902	15.2247	15.4112
May	15.5402	14.8289	15.1823
June	15.7702	15.3467	15.5502
July	15.6412	15.0425	15.3660
August	15.9781	15.6026	15.8365
September	16.2166	15.4201	15.7684
October	15.6767	15.3715	15.5287
November	15.8153	15.3713	15.5625
December	15.7315	15.4305	15.5729