YEARLY HIGH
0.4391 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.3952 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4221 DOP

2017 JPY to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JPY to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.4391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.3952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0439 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4045 to the December average rate of 0.4278, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4391 was down 4.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4600, 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 219,536 DOP
2016 Average 211,878 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 197,594 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,941.81 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4323
0.4019
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to DOP 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 0.4187, compared to 0.4256 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4187
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4256

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0220 DOP (High: 0.4295 / Low: 0.4075). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 DOP (High: 0.4260 / Low: 0.4192).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0220
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.4279) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4519), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0240 (-5.30%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.4279
2016 Avg (September) 0.4519

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4122 0.3952 0.4045
February 0.4209 0.4084 0.4146
March 0.4295 0.4075 0.4169
April 0.4365 0.4233 0.4288
May 0.4270 0.4134 0.4212
June 0.4341 0.4186 0.4260
July 0.4270 0.4133 0.4208
August 0.4349 0.4252 0.4298
September 0.4391 0.4180 0.4279
October 0.4260 0.4192 0.4219
November 0.4343 0.4199 0.4255
December 0.4322 0.4239 0.4278