YEARLY HIGH
0.0649 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0588 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0619 BOB

2017 JPY to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JPY to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.0649. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0602 to the December average rate of 0.0612, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0649 was down 6.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0691, 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 32,437 BOB
2016 Average 31,800 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 29,422 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,014.15 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0637
0.0598
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to BOB 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 0.0617, compared to 0.0621 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0617
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0621

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0033 BOB (High: 0.0649 / Low: 0.0616). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 BOB (High: 0.0618 / Low: 0.0607).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.0631) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0678), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0047 (-7.00%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.0631
2016 Avg (September) 0.0678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0614 0.0588 0.0602
February 0.0619 0.0605 0.0613
March 0.0627 0.0600 0.0613
April 0.0641 0.0621 0.0630
May 0.0628 0.0608 0.0619
June 0.0635 0.0615 0.0626
July 0.0629 0.0607 0.0619
August 0.0639 0.0628 0.0634
September 0.0649 0.0616 0.0631
October 0.0622 0.0606 0.0612
November 0.0629 0.0607 0.0615
December 0.0618 0.0607 0.0612