YEARLY HIGH
0.0291 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.0086 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0127 LTL

2017 JPY to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JPY to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.0291. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0086.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0205 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0238 to the December average rate of 0.0089, the exchange rate registered a net change of -62.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0291 was down 5.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0307, 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 14,572 LTL
2016 Average 14,221 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 4,311 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,261.08 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0306
0.0069
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to LTL 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 0.0165, compared to 0.0089 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0165
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0089

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0204 LTL (High: 0.0291 / Low: 0.0087). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LTL (High: 0.0089 / Low: 0.0088).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0204
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0175 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.0174) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0268), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0094 (-34.97%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.0174
2016 Avg (February) 0.0268

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0287 0.0086 0.0238
February 0.0291 0.0087 0.0174
March 0.0289 0.0282 0.0286
April 0.0291 0.0090 0.0111
May 0.0090 0.0087 0.0089
June 0.0091 0.0089 0.0090
July 0.0091 0.0088 0.0089
August 0.0092 0.0090 0.0091
September 0.0093 0.0089 0.0090
October 0.0089 0.0088 0.0089
November 0.0090 0.0088 0.0089
December 0.0089 0.0088 0.0089