YEARLY HIGH
1.1338 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.9619 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0599 JPY

2017 XPF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XPF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.1338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.9619.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1719 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0220 to the December average rate of 1.1207, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1338 was up 2.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1042, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,669 JPY
2016 Average 5,042 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 4,810 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 859.43 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1342
0.9720
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 1.0165, compared to 1.1032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0867 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0165
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0940 JPY (High: 1.0852 / Low: 0.9912). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0210 JPY (High: 1.1226 / Low: 1.1016).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0940
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0210

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0230 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0230

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.1207) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0235), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0973 (+9.50%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.1207
2016 Avg (December) 1.0235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0333 1.0112 1.0220
February 1.0852 0.9912 1.0077
March 1.0235 0.9929 1.0085
April 1.0163 0.9619 0.9855
May 1.0474 1.0203 1.0359
June 1.0718 1.0237 1.0394
July 1.0932 1.0702 1.0834
August 1.1011 1.0735 1.0873
September 1.1257 1.0852 1.1055
October 1.1249 1.1035 1.1121
November 1.1226 1.1016 1.1103
December 1.1338 1.1090 1.1207