2018 CDF to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0722 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.0649 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0682 JPY

2018 CDF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CDF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0722. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 0.0649.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0073 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0693 to the December average rate of 0.0690, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0722 was down 28.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1011, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 361 JPY

2017 Average 388 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 324 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.53 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0702

0.0651

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0674, compared to 0.0689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0674

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0045 JPY (High: 0.0722 / Low: 0.0677). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 JPY (High: 0.0685 / Low: 0.0678).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0693) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0948), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0255 (-26.93%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0693

2017 Avg (January) 0.0948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0722	0.0677	0.0693
February	0.0688	0.0656	0.0670
March	0.0661	0.0649	0.0655
April	0.0678	0.0655	0.0666
May	0.0687	0.0671	0.0679
June	0.0685	0.0678	0.0682
July	0.0709	0.0669	0.0688
August	0.0689	0.0676	0.0682
September	0.0699	0.0673	0.0685
October	0.0705	0.0684	0.0692
November	0.0707	0.0687	0.0698
December	0.0707	0.0670	0.0690