YEARLY HIGH
0.5515 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.2094 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4036 JPY

2017 SYP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SYP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.5515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.2094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3422 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5374 to the December average rate of 0.2193, the exchange rate registered a net change of -59.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5515 was down 0.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5524, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,758 JPY
2016 Average 2,506 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 1,047 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,710.85 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5697
0.1828
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.5244, compared to 0.2828 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2416 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5244
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2828

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.3050 JPY (High: 0.5161 / Low: 0.2111). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 JPY (High: 0.2205 / Low: 0.2177).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3050
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

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 0.2234 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2234

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.5374) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5385), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-0.19%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.5374
2016 Avg (January) 0.5385

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5515 0.5261 0.5374
February 0.5332 0.5217 0.5271
March 0.5372 0.5164 0.5271
April 0.5204 0.5052 0.5139
May 0.5334 0.5169 0.5234
June 0.5244 0.5106 0.5174
July 0.5321 0.5140 0.5236
August 0.5161 0.2111 0.3003
September 0.2192 0.2094 0.2150
October 0.2216 0.2171 0.2193
November 0.2217 0.2158 0.2191
December 0.2205 0.2177 0.2193