YEARLY HIGH
0.1276 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1110 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1211 SCR

2017 JPY to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JPY to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.1276. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.1110.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0165 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1163 to the December average rate of 0.1233, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1276 was down 4.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1337, 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 63,777 SCR
2016 Average 61,161 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 55,505 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,271.54 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1244
0.1156
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to SCR 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 0.1199, compared to 0.1224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1199
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0095 SCR (High: 0.1235 / Low: 0.1139). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 SCR (High: 0.1211 / Low: 0.1171).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0095
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

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 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.1231) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1299), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0068 (-5.24%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.1231
2016 Avg (September) 0.1299

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1204 0.1110 0.1163
February 0.1211 0.1171 0.1190
March 0.1235 0.1139 0.1192
April 0.1256 0.1195 0.1224
May 0.1231 0.1177 0.1207
June 0.1253 0.1178 0.1215
July 0.1233 0.1154 0.1206
August 0.1259 0.1203 0.1237
September 0.1276 0.1204 0.1231
October 0.1237 0.1184 0.1213
November 0.1260 0.1188 0.1225
December 0.1253 0.1189 0.1233