YEARLY HIGH
35.2486 JPY
YEARLY LOW
33.2195 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.3952 JPY

2017 PEN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 35.2486. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 33.2195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0291 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.4556 to the December average rate of 34.8066, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 35.2486 was down 0.12% compared to the 2016 peak of 35.2918, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 176,243 JPY
2016 Average 161,157 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 166,098 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,145.34 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

34.9004
33.7745
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 34.3150, compared to 34.4755 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1605 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.3150
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.4755

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 1.6166 JPY (High: 35.1622 / Low: 33.5457). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6118 JPY (High: 34.2024 / Low: 33.5906).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.6166
August Spread (Stable) ±0.6118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.7367 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7367

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 34.7295) against the same month in 2016 (average: 30.6301), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0995 (+13.38%).

2017 Avg (October) 34.7295
2016 Avg (October) 30.6301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.0001 33.6752 34.4556
February 35.1054 34.0964 34.6738
March 35.1267 34.0479 34.6249
April 34.3864 33.2195 33.8882
May 34.8293 33.7563 34.2854
June 34.6809 33.4444 33.9619
July 35.0606 34.0705 34.5760
August 34.2024 33.5906 33.8684
September 34.7006 33.3669 34.1133
October 35.2486 34.3195 34.7295
November 35.1622 33.5457 34.7593
December 35.1516 34.1872 34.8066