YEARLY HIGH
0.6320 HTG
YEARLY LOW
0.5458 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5798 HTG

2017 JPY to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JPY to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.6320. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 0.5458.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0861 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5809 to the December average rate of 0.5655, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6320 was down 2.90% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6509, 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 315,992 HTG
2016 Average 290,724 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 272,919 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,072.90 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6283
0.5469
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to HTG 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 0.5945, compared to 0.5650 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5945
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5650

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0716 HTG (High: 0.6205 / Low: 0.5489). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0113 HTG (High: 0.5710 / Low: 0.5597).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0716
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0113

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0451 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0451

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.6215) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5669), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0546 (+9.63%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.6215
2016 Avg (April) 0.5669

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5975 0.5689 0.5809
February 0.6030 0.5827 0.5922
March 0.6234 0.5739 0.5918
April 0.6320 0.6121 0.6215
May 0.6199 0.6025 0.6128
June 0.6205 0.5489 0.5677
July 0.5622 0.5458 0.5537
August 0.6078 0.5462 0.5790
September 0.5863 0.5590 0.5707
October 0.5669 0.5542 0.5599
November 0.5743 0.5537 0.5613
December 0.5710 0.5597 0.5655