YEARLY HIGH
0.1307 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.1198 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1246 JPY

2017 KPW to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KPW to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.1307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.1198.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0109 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1278 to the December average rate of 0.1255, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1307 was down 2.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1347, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 653 JPY
2016 Average 604 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 599 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.47 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1284
0.1214
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.1249, compared to 0.1243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1249
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0056 JPY (High: 0.1254 / Low: 0.1198). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 JPY (High: 0.1262 / Low: 0.1246).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1278) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1316), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0038 (-2.91%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1278
2016 Avg (January) 0.1316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1307 0.1253 0.1278
February 0.1270 0.1242 0.1255
March 0.1279 0.1229 0.1255
April 0.1240 0.1204 0.1224
May 0.1270 0.1231 0.1247
June 0.1249 0.1216 0.1232
July 0.1267 0.1226 0.1247
August 0.1231 0.1208 0.1220
September 0.1254 0.1198 0.1230
October 0.1268 0.1242 0.1255
November 0.1269 0.1235 0.1254
December 0.1262 0.1246 0.1255