YEARLY HIGH
115.9824 JPY
YEARLY LOW
34.3122 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
97.0612 JPY

2017 LTL to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 115.9824. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 34.3122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 81.6702 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.2498 to the December average rate of 112.9341, the exchange rate registered a net change of 112.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 115.9824 was up 198.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 38.8826, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 579,912 JPY
2016 Average 176,174 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 171,561 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 408,350.87 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

120.7290
27.1894
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 82.2105, compared to 111.9119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 29.7014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 82.2105
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 111.9119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 81.1420 JPY (High: 115.9824 / Low: 34.8404). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9428 JPY (High: 35.4938 / Low: 34.5510).

January Spread (Volatile) ±81.1420
March Spread (Stable) ±0.9428

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 44.4851 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -44.4851

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 53.2498) against the same month in 2016 (average: 38.0887), the exchange rate shifted by +15.1611 (+39.80%).

2017 Avg (January) 53.2498
2016 Avg (January) 38.0887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 115.9824 34.8404 53.2498
February 114.2903 34.3122 79.4695
March 35.4938 34.5510 34.9844
April 111.5449 34.3383 102.4756
May 114.3376 110.8005 112.1897
June 112.4050 109.4467 110.8938
July 114.0625 110.3584 112.2745
August 110.8168 108.7239 109.7735
September 112.8917 107.8250 110.7361
October 114.1162 111.8250 112.9327
November 114.1733 111.1390 112.8203
December 113.5650 112.1250 112.9341