YEARLY HIGH
1.0871 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.9862 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0490 JPY

2017 VUV to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VUV to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 1.0871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.9862.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1009 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0562 to the December average rate of 1.0560, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0871 was down 0.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0950, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,435 JPY
2016 Average 4,995 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 4,931 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 504.43 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0756
1.0065
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 1.0375, compared to 1.0604 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0229 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0375
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0604

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0541 JPY (High: 1.0871 / Low: 1.0330). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0251 JPY (High: 1.0699 / Low: 1.0448).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0541
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0251

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0333 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0333

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.0623) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9602), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1022 (+10.64%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.0623
2016 Avg (September) 0.9602

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0803 1.0362 1.0562
February 1.0669 1.0410 1.0536
March 1.0655 1.0227 1.0456
April 1.0284 0.9862 1.0123
May 1.0442 1.0158 1.0262
June 1.0526 1.0114 1.0312
July 1.0792 1.0445 1.0627
August 1.0714 1.0372 1.0520
September 1.0871 1.0330 1.0623
October 1.0840 1.0567 1.0698
November 1.0784 1.0386 1.0597
December 1.0699 1.0448 1.0560