2018 GBP to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

156.0713 JPY

YEARLY LOW

139.6798 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

147.3449 JPY

2018 GBP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GBP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 156.0713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 139.6798.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.3914 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 153.3213 to the December average rate of 142.0781, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 156.0713 was up 2.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 152.7114, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 780,356 JPY

2017 Average 722,625 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 698,399 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 81,957.21 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

154.4457

140.9538

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 149.5769, compared to 145.1130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.4640 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 149.5769

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 145.1130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 9.3970 JPY (High: 156.0713 / Low: 146.6743). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3073 JPY (High: 148.7591 / Low: 145.4518).

February Spread (Volatile) ±9.3970

July Spread (Stable) ±3.3073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 4.0712 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0712

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 150.7245) against the same month in 2017 (average: 140.9780), the exchange rate shifted by +9.7464 (+6.91%).

2018 Avg (February) 150.7245

2017 Avg (February) 140.9780

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	155.4652	150.6061	153.3213
February	156.0713	146.6743	150.7245
March	150.4135	145.6204	148.0790
April	153.5229	148.5941	151.2944
May	149.7795	143.6786	147.6766
June	147.8254	144.4668	146.3657
July	148.7591	145.4518	146.7633
August	146.5318	140.3508	142.8464
September	149.2767	142.8071	146.1134
October	149.2600	143.5680	146.7271
November	149.0959	144.1311	146.1494
December	145.0711	139.6798	142.0781