2017 KMF to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2828 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.2335 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2573 JPY

2017 KMF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KMF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.2828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.2335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0493 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2486 to the December average rate of 0.2715, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2828 was up 4.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2712, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KMF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,414 JPY

2016 Average 1,226 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 1,167 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 246.70 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2747

0.2363

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF to JPY 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 0.2471, compared to 0.2676 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2471

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2676

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0230 JPY (High: 0.2828 / Low: 0.2599). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 JPY (High: 0.2653 / Low: 0.2601).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0230

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.2649) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2283), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0366 (+16.01%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.2649

2016 Avg (August) 0.2283

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2526	0.2455	0.2486
February	0.2478	0.2410	0.2443
March	0.2489	0.2413	0.2453
April	0.2470	0.2335	0.2395
May	0.2546	0.2477	0.2519
June	0.2605	0.2495	0.2529
July	0.2653	0.2601	0.2628
August	0.2828	0.2599	0.2649
September	0.2741	0.2627	0.2679
October	0.2737	0.2673	0.2697
November	0.2721	0.2666	0.2688
December	0.2744	0.2688	0.2715