YEARLY HIGH
9.1730 JPY
YEARLY LOW
7.7992 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.4319 JPY

2017 LSL to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 9.1730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 7.7992.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3737 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4960 to the December average rate of 8.6035, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.1730 was up 7.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.5499, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 45,865 JPY
2016 Average 37,048 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 38,996 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,868.64 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.8314
7.9215
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 8.5105, compared to 8.3533 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1572 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.5105
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.3533

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.0273 JPY (High: 9.1730 / Low: 8.1457). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2351 JPY (High: 8.5166 / Low: 8.2815).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.0273
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2351

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.5750 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5750

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 8.6035) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.3680), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2354 (+2.81%).

2017 Avg (December) 8.6035
2016 Avg (December) 8.3680

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.6330 8.3673 8.4960
February 8.7479 8.3652 8.5519
March 8.9273 8.3027 8.7556
April 8.5304 7.9145 8.1807
May 8.6698 8.3227 8.4703
June 8.7307 8.4952 8.6083
July 8.7293 8.4152 8.5589
August 8.4893 8.1392 8.2929
September 8.5166 8.2815 8.4200
October 8.4149 8.0029 8.2472
November 8.2151 7.7992 7.9973
December 9.1730 8.1457 8.6035