2017 USD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

117.6410 JPY

YEARLY LOW

107.8250 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

112.1399 JPY

2017 USD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the USD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 117.6410. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 107.8250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.8160 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 115.0213 to the December average rate of 112.9341, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 117.6410 was down 2.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 121.2393, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 588,205 JPY

2016 Average 543,870 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 539,125 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,080.00 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

115.5461

109.2487

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USD 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 112.3680, compared to 111.9119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4561 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 112.3680

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 111.9119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 5.0667 JPY (High: 112.8917 / Low: 107.8250). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4400 JPY (High: 113.5650 / Low: 112.1250).

September Spread (Volatile) ±5.0667

December Spread (Stable) ±1.4400

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.8426 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8426

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 115.0213) against the same month in 2016 (average: 118.4709), the exchange rate shifted by -3.4496 (-2.91%).

2017 Avg (January) 115.0213

2016 Avg (January) 118.4709

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	117.6410	112.7767	115.0213
February	114.2903	111.8270	112.9808
March	115.1437	110.5550	112.9824
April	111.5449	108.3164	110.1399
May	114.3376	110.8005	112.1897
June	112.4050	109.4467	110.8938
July	114.0625	110.3584	112.2745
August	110.8168	108.7239	109.7735
September	112.8917	107.8250	110.7361
October	114.1162	111.8250	112.9327
November	114.1733	111.1390	112.8203
December	113.5650	112.1250	112.9341