2017 JPY to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 JPY to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the JPY to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 213.1843. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 181.5693.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.6149 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 200.6463 to the December average rate of 183.1660, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 213.1843 was down 3.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 220.1873, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
JPY to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 201.6269, compared to 186.0158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.6111 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 11.6077 STD (High: 213.1843 / Low: 201.5766). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9369 STD (High: 185.5011 / Low: 182.5642).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 10.0094 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 207.8008) against the same month in 2016 (average: 196.7812), the exchange rate shifted by +11.0196 (+5.60%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 203.8546 | 198.6612 | 200.6463 |
| February | 207.2222 | 201.4948 | 203.7865 |
| March | 205.7091 | 199.9133 | 202.8564 |
| April | 213.1843 | 201.5766 | 207.8008 |
| May | 202.2143 | 195.7142 | 197.7914 |
| June | 199.9510 | 191.1220 | 196.8801 |
| July | 191.0776 | 187.2163 | 189.3641 |
| August | 191.3561 | 185.8191 | 188.9864 |
| September | 189.4717 | 182.1394 | 185.7486 |
| October | 185.5011 | 182.5642 | 184.4423 |
| November | 187.2211 | 182.5589 | 184.3872 |
| December | 184.8050 | 181.5693 | 183.1660 |