YEARLY HIGH
2.3647 JPY
YEARLY LOW
2.1173 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2262 JPY

2017 PHP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PHP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 2.3647. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 2.1173.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2474 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3123 to the December average rate of 2.2459, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.3647 was down 7.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.5655, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 591,178 JPY
2016 Average 572,712 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 529,323 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,854.96 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.3281
2.1387
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 2.2515, compared to 2.2009 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0506 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2515
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2009

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.1039 JPY (High: 2.3647 / Low: 2.2608). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0300 JPY (High: 2.2127 / Low: 2.1827).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1039
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0300

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0638 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0638

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.3123) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.4934), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1811 (-7.26%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.3123
2016 Avg (January) 2.4934

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3647 2.2608 2.3123
February 2.2913 2.2342 2.2601
March 2.2866 2.2019 2.2496
April 2.2397 2.1845 2.2107
May 2.2908 2.2240 2.2518
June 2.2442 2.2107 2.2245
July 2.2526 2.1864 2.2183
August 2.2036 2.1173 2.1545
September 2.2146 2.1200 2.1724
October 2.2127 2.1827 2.1983
November 2.2401 2.1951 2.2160
December 2.2707 2.2142 2.2459