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2018 AUD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the AUD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 88.9386. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 77.1816.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.7570 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 88.2623 to the December average rate of 80.3088, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 88.9386 was down 1.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 90.2137, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:
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AUD to JPY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: JanâJun) was 83.8441, compared to 81.1584 in the second half (H2: JulâDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanâJun) by a margin of 2.6857 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 6.7149 JPY (High: 83.8965 / Low: 77.1816). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4774 JPY (High: 88.9386 / Low: 87.4612).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.3740 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 88.2623) against the same month in 2017 (average: 85.7565), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5058 (+2.92%).
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| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 88.9386 | 87.4612 | 88.2623 |
| February | 87.9563 | 82.7842 | 84.8883 |
| March | 84.0352 | 80.6147 | 82.2200 |
| April | 83.6182 | 80.9564 | 82.6350 |
| May | 84.1549 | 81.1190 | 82.5674 |
| June | 84.4191 | 80.9153 | 82.4915 |
| July | 83.4575 | 81.3659 | 82.4966 |
| August | 82.6868 | 79.8501 | 81.3279 |
| September | 82.1971 | 78.9126 | 80.6490 |
| October | 82.3658 | 79.1052 | 80.0396 |
| November | 83.0442 | 81.2232 | 82.1283 |
| December | 83.8965 | 77.1816 | 80.3088 |