YEARLY HIGH
0.0725 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0659 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0695 HKD

2017 JPY to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JPY to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.0725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0659.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0065 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0674 to the December average rate of 0.0692, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0725 was down 6.58% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0776, 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 36,231 HKD
2016 Average 35,780 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 32,967 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,264.49 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0716
0.0671
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to HKD 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 0.0692, compared to 0.0698 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0692
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0698

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0033 HKD (High: 0.0725 / Low: 0.0692). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 HKD (High: 0.0697 / Low: 0.0687).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.0706) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0760), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0055 (-7.18%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.0706
2016 Avg (September) 0.0760

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0688 0.0659 0.0674
February 0.0694 0.0679 0.0687
March 0.0703 0.0674 0.0687
April 0.0718 0.0697 0.0706
May 0.0703 0.0681 0.0694
June 0.0713 0.0695 0.0703
July 0.0708 0.0685 0.0696
August 0.0720 0.0706 0.0713
September 0.0725 0.0692 0.0706
October 0.0698 0.0684 0.0691
November 0.0702 0.0683 0.0692
December 0.0697 0.0687 0.0692