YEARLY HIGH
2.3216 YER
YEARLY LOW
2.1259 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2319 YER

2017 JPY to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JPY to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 2.3216. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2.1259.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1957 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1751 to the December average rate of 2.2163, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.3216 was down 7.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.5012, 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 1,160,824 YER
2016 Average 1,111,166 YER
Yearly Trough Low 1,062,958 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97,865.26 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.2900
2.1647
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to YER 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 2.2269, compared to 2.2369 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2369

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.1049 YER (High: 2.3216 / Low: 2.2168). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0278 YER (High: 2.2319 / Low: 2.2041).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1049
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0278

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0442 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0442

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 2.2609) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.4520), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1911 (-7.79%).

2017 Avg (September) 2.2609
2016 Avg (September) 2.4520

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2175 2.1259 2.1751
February 2.2363 2.1881 2.2135
March 2.2639 2.1719 2.2123
April 2.3105 2.2437 2.2725
May 2.2587 2.1891 2.2312
June 2.2870 2.2270 2.2570
July 2.2682 2.1940 2.2296
August 2.3020 2.2587 2.2795
September 2.3216 2.2168 2.2609
October 2.2390 2.1935 2.2167
November 2.2520 2.1915 2.2186
December 2.2319 2.2041 2.2163