2018 ETB to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 ETB to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the ETB to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 4.1225. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 3.8016.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3209 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0424 to the December average rate of 3.9776, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.1225 was down 21.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.2364, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ETB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
ETB 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: Jan–Jun) was 3.9528, compared to 4.0273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0745 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1833 JPY (High: 4.1225 / Low: 3.9392). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0490 JPY (High: 4.0155 / Low: 3.9666).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.1192 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 4.0424) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.0979), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0556 (-20.71%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.1225 | 3.9392 | 4.0424 |
| February | 4.0137 | 3.8555 | 3.9232 |
| March | 3.8912 | 3.8016 | 3.8547 |
| April | 3.9809 | 3.8377 | 3.9159 |
| May | 4.0339 | 3.9364 | 3.9856 |
| June | 4.0155 | 3.9666 | 3.9951 |
| July | 4.0918 | 4.0048 | 4.0403 |
| August | 4.0463 | 3.9673 | 4.0160 |
| September | 4.1062 | 3.9953 | 4.0406 |
| October | 4.1190 | 3.9821 | 4.0430 |
| November | 4.0749 | 4.0174 | 4.0466 |
| December | 4.0425 | 3.8761 | 3.9776 |