YEARLY HIGH
1.2892 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.8891 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0902 JPY

2017 LRD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LRD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.2892. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.8891.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4001 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2286 to the December average rate of 0.8999, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2892 was down 9.79% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4292, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,446 JPY
2016 Average 6,101 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 4,446 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,000.54 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2615
0.8670
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 1.1953, compared to 0.9851 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1953
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9851

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.2853 JPY (High: 1.2305 / Low: 0.9452). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 JPY (High: 0.9050 / Low: 0.8932).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2853
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2287 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2287

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.2286) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3848), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1562 (-11.28%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.2286
2016 Avg (January) 1.3848

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2892 1.1934 1.2286
February 1.2159 1.1808 1.1992
March 1.2315 1.1660 1.2024
April 1.1867 1.1462 1.1691
May 1.2295 1.1725 1.1917
June 1.2022 1.1650 1.1807
July 1.2447 1.1802 1.2109
August 1.2305 0.9452 0.9821
September 0.9607 0.9215 0.9472
October 0.9607 0.9460 0.9543
November 0.9566 0.8891 0.9162
December 0.9050 0.8932 0.8999