2018 BOB to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.5671 JPY

YEARLY LOW

15.1570 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.9780 JPY

2018 BOB to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 16.5671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 15.1570.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4101 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.0550 to the December average rate of 16.2269, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 16.5671 was down 2.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.9938, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 82,835 JPY

2017 Average 80,828 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 75,785 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,050.32 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

16.5141

15.2309

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 15.7298, compared to 16.2262 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4964 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.7298

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.2262

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.6409 JPY (High: 16.3522 / Low: 15.7113). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1652 JPY (High: 16.4920 / Low: 16.3267).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6409

November Spread (Stable) ±0.1652

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4430 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4430

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 16.3137) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.3307), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0170 (-0.10%).

2018 Avg (October) 16.3137

2017 Avg (October) 16.3307

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.3522	15.7113	16.0550
February	15.9373	15.3570	15.6120
March	15.4622	15.1570	15.3378
April	15.8286	15.2962	15.5751
May	16.0618	15.6829	15.8696
June	16.0366	15.7984	15.9290
July	16.3637	15.9825	16.1358
August	16.1786	15.9166	16.0711
September	16.4643	15.9619	16.2025
October	16.5671	16.1803	16.3137
November	16.4920	16.3267	16.4071
December	16.4593	15.8590	16.2269