YEARLY HIGH
3.3933 MRO
YEARLY LOW
3.0474 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2104 MRO

2017 JPY to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JPY to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 3.3933. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 3.0474.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3459 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1182 to the December average rate of 3.1463, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.3933 was down 4.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.5483, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,696,661 MRO
2016 Average 1,619,125 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 1,523,689 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 172,971.83 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.3308
3.0989
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to MRO 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 3.2006, compared to 3.2202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2006
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.1630 MRO (High: 3.3933 / Low: 3.2304). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0562 MRO (High: 3.1740 / Low: 3.1178).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1630
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0562

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1025 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 3.3001) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.4886), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1886 (-5.40%).

2017 Avg (September) 3.3001
2016 Avg (September) 3.4886

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1770 3.0474 3.1182
February 3.2189 3.1356 3.1777
March 3.2556 3.1127 3.1802
April 3.3312 3.2270 3.2701
May 3.2538 3.1476 3.2087
June 3.3121 3.1918 3.2490
July 3.2774 3.1559 3.2199
August 3.3457 3.2685 3.3115
September 3.3933 3.2304 3.3001
October 3.2690 3.1144 3.1976
November 3.2066 3.1112 3.1456
December 3.1740 3.1178 3.1463