YEARLY HIGH
4.2830 KMF
YEARLY LOW
3.5358 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8935 KMF

2017 JPY to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JPY to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 4.2830. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 3.5358.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7472 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0235 to the December average rate of 3.6832, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.2830 was down 3.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.4245, 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 2,141,504 KMF
2016 Average 2,043,915 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,767,908 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 373,595.62 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.2266
3.6338
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to KMF 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 4.0493, compared to 3.7377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0493
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.3124 KMF (High: 3.8482 / Low: 3.5358). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0747 KMF (High: 3.8442 / Low: 3.7695).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3124
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0747

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2077 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 4.1772) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.9594), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2178 (+5.50%).

2017 Avg (April) 4.1772
2016 Avg (April) 3.9594

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0725 3.9582 4.0235
February 4.1496 4.0357 4.0937
March 4.1446 4.0177 4.0767
April 4.2830 4.0486 4.1772
May 4.0377 3.9279 3.9695
June 4.0075 3.8386 3.9553
July 3.8442 3.7695 3.8050
August 3.8482 3.5358 3.7768
September 3.8070 3.6477 3.7340
October 3.7416 3.6537 3.7074
November 3.7504 3.6749 3.7198
December 3.7199 3.6446 3.6832