YEARLY HIGH
1.8320 JPY
YEARLY LOW
1.5823 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7275 JPY

2017 HTG to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HTG to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 1.8320. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 1.5823.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2497 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7218 to the December average rate of 1.7683, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8320 was down 13.45% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.1168, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,160 JPY
2016 Average 8,651 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 7,912 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,248.63 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8261
1.5893
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 1.6844, compared to 1.7706 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0862 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6844
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7706

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.2101 JPY (High: 1.8218 / Low: 1.6117). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0355 JPY (High: 1.7868 / Low: 1.7513).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2101
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0355

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 0.0822 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0822

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 1.8063) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6410), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1653 (+10.08%).

2017 Avg (July) 1.8063
2016 Avg (July) 1.6410

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7578 1.6737 1.7218
February 1.7161 1.6585 1.6886
March 1.7425 1.6042 1.6912
April 1.6337 1.5823 1.6091
May 1.6599 1.6132 1.6320
June 1.8218 1.6117 1.7637
July 1.8320 1.7786 1.8063
August 1.8307 1.6453 1.7283
September 1.7890 1.7056 1.7527
October 1.8045 1.7641 1.7860
November 1.8060 1.7412 1.7819
December 1.7868 1.7513 1.7683