YEARLY HIGH
55.4242 JPY
YEARLY LOW
51.2062 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
53.0295 JPY

2018 FJD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 55.4242. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 51.2062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2180 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.9138 to the December average rate of 52.8344, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 55.4242 was down 1.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 56.1923, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 277,121 JPY
2017 Average 272,322 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 256,031 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,090.15 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

55.1838
51.9432
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 53.1710, compared to 52.8879 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2830 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.1710
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.8879

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 2.9639 JPY (High: 54.1701 / Low: 51.2062). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9727 JPY (High: 53.3596 / Low: 52.3869).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.9639
June Spread (Stable) ±0.9727

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 1.4572 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4572

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 54.9138) against the same month in 2017 (average: 55.2350), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3212 (-0.58%).

2018 Avg (January) 54.9138
2017 Avg (January) 55.2350

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 55.4242 54.0931 54.9138
February 54.9127 52.6499 53.4566
March 53.0095 51.4415 52.2133
April 53.2100 51.5467 52.7297
May 53.4559 51.9663 52.7420
June 53.3596 52.3869 52.9706
July 53.9404 52.4145 53.1033
August 53.3641 51.8967 52.5973
September 53.4448 52.0835 52.7344
October 53.7513 51.9241 52.5530
November 54.0325 52.2292 53.5053
December 54.1701 51.2062 52.8344