YEARLY HIGH
5.3807 CRC
YEARLY LOW
4.6798 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0476 CRC

2017 JPY to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JPY to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 5.3807. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 4.6798.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7009 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7927 to the December average rate of 5.0115, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.3807 was down 2.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.4942, 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 2,690,332 CRC
2016 Average 2,506,348 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,339,884 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 350,447.67 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.2938
4.7472
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to CRC 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 4.9857, compared to 5.1096 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1239 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9857
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1096

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.4119 CRC (High: 5.3320 / Low: 4.9200). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0892 CRC (High: 5.0520 / Low: 4.9628).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4119
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0892

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1496 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1496

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 5.2110) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.3990), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1880 (-3.48%).

2017 Avg (September) 5.2110
2016 Avg (September) 5.3990

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8816 4.6798 4.7927
February 4.9962 4.8686 4.9247
March 5.0289 4.8299 4.9373
April 5.1622 4.9919 5.0649
May 5.3320 4.9200 5.0715
June 5.2042 5.0430 5.1228
July 5.1770 4.9654 5.0891
August 5.2979 5.1738 5.2482
September 5.3807 5.0812 5.2110
October 5.1244 4.9937 5.0614
November 5.1025 4.9903 5.0362
December 5.0520 4.9628 5.0115