YEARLY HIGH
0.1996 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.1813 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1915 JPY

2018 CRC to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1996. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1813.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0183 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1957 to the December average rate of 0.1874, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1996 was down 6.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2137, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 998 JPY
2017 Average 991 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 906 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.32 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1975
0.1846
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.1915, compared to 0.1915 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1915
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1915

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0108 JPY (High: 0.1968 / Low: 0.1860). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 JPY (High: 0.1953 / Low: 0.1931).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0108
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1957) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2087), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0130 (-6.24%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1957
2017 Avg (January) 0.2087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1996 0.1908 0.1957
February 0.1928 0.1861 0.1889
March 0.1884 0.1848 0.1864
April 0.1934 0.1866 0.1901
May 0.1963 0.1917 0.1938
June 0.1953 0.1931 0.1942
July 0.1995 0.1947 0.1964
August 0.1968 0.1939 0.1955
September 0.1965 0.1896 0.1935
October 0.1968 0.1860 0.1906
November 0.1897 0.1818 0.1857
December 0.1902 0.1813 0.1874