YEARLY HIGH
0.4723 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.4229 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4494 PHP

2017 JPY to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JPY to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.4723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.4229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0494 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4326 to the December average rate of 0.4453, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4723 was down 1.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4813, 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 236,151 PHP
2016 Average 218,846 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 211,442 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,708.43 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4674
0.4294
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to PHP 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 0.4443, compared to 0.4545 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4443
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4545

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0202 PHP (High: 0.4717 / Low: 0.4515). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 PHP (High: 0.4581 / Low: 0.4519).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0202
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.4642) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4601), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+0.88%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.4642
2016 Avg (August) 0.4601

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4423 0.4229 0.4326
February 0.4476 0.4364 0.4425
March 0.4541 0.4373 0.4446
April 0.4578 0.4465 0.4524
May 0.4496 0.4365 0.4441
June 0.4523 0.4456 0.4496
July 0.4574 0.4439 0.4508
August 0.4723 0.4538 0.4642
September 0.4717 0.4515 0.4604
October 0.4581 0.4519 0.4549
November 0.4556 0.4464 0.4513
December 0.4516 0.4404 0.4453