YEARLY HIGH
5.4143 SOS
YEARLY LOW
4.9120 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1650 SOS

2017 JPY to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JPY to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 5.4143. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 4.9120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5023 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0243 to the December average rate of 5.1357, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.4143 was down 7.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.8357, 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 2,707,152 SOS
2016 Average 2,733,751 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 2,455,983 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 251,169.18 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.2955
4.9996
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to SOS 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 5.1519, compared to 5.1780 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0261 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1519
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1780

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.2906 SOS (High: 5.4143 / Low: 5.1237). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1318 SOS (High: 5.1775 / Low: 5.0457).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2906
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1318

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1162 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 5.2475) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.7198), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4723 (-8.26%).

2017 Avg (September) 5.2475
2016 Avg (September) 5.7198

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1265 4.9120 5.0243
February 5.1775 5.0457 5.1245
March 5.2402 5.0114 5.1172
April 5.3485 5.1925 5.2634
May 5.3140 5.0552 5.1590
June 5.3451 5.1260 5.2232
July 5.2402 5.0563 5.1480
August 5.3948 5.2062 5.2708
September 5.4143 5.1237 5.2475
October 5.2278 5.0769 5.1313
November 5.3377 5.0701 5.1349
December 5.2764 5.0817 5.1357