YEARLY HIGH
0.0191 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0175 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0181 BBD

2018 JPY to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.0191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 0.0175.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0180 to the December average rate of 0.0178, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0191 was up 2.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0185, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,548 BBD
2017 Average 8,919 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 8,733 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 814.91 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0190
0.0175
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to BBD 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 0.0184, compared to 0.0178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0184
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0007 BBD (High: 0.0184 / Low: 0.0177). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BBD (High: 0.0183 / Low: 0.0181).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0189) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0177), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+6.57%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0189
2017 Avg (March) 0.0177

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0184 0.0177 0.0180
February 0.0188 0.0182 0.0185
March 0.0191 0.0187 0.0189
April 0.0189 0.0183 0.0186
May 0.0184 0.0180 0.0182
June 0.0183 0.0181 0.0182
July 0.0181 0.0177 0.0180
August 0.0182 0.0179 0.0180
September 0.0181 0.0176 0.0179
October 0.0179 0.0175 0.0177
November 0.0178 0.0176 0.0177
December 0.0182 0.0176 0.0178