YEARLY HIGH
0.6357 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.5120 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6133 KGS

2017 JPY to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JPY to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 0.6357. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 0.5120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1238 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6030 to the December average rate of 0.6165, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6357 was down 7.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6874, 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 317,875 KGS
2016 Average 321,885 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 255,983 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,892.04 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6214
0.6013
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to KGS 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 0.6112, compared to 0.6153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6112
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1238 KGS (High: 0.6357 / Low: 0.5120). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 KGS (High: 0.6217 / Low: 0.6125).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1238
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0134 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.6198) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6772), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0575 (-8.49%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.6198
2016 Avg (August) 0.6772

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6161 0.5884 0.6030
February 0.6208 0.6067 0.6129
March 0.6228 0.6007 0.6117
April 0.6309 0.6038 0.6177
May 0.6141 0.5918 0.6044
June 0.6255 0.6109 0.6178
July 0.6220 0.6103 0.6161
August 0.6357 0.5120 0.6198
September 0.6356 0.6061 0.6191
October 0.6118 0.6006 0.6066
November 0.6271 0.6020 0.6138
December 0.6217 0.6125 0.6165