2018 INR to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7885 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.5096 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6167 JPY

2018 INR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 1.7885. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 1.5096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2789 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7436 to the December average rate of 1.5854, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7885 was up 0.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7745, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 447,123 JPY

2017 Average 430,724 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 377,394 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 69,729.05 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7649

1.5093

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INR 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 1.6558, compared to 1.5775 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0783 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6558

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5775

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0905 JPY (High: 1.6281 / Low: 1.5376). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0272 JPY (High: 1.6511 / Low: 1.6239).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0905

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0272

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0695 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0695

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.7436) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6895), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0541 (+3.20%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.7436

2017 Avg (January) 1.6895

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7885	1.7050	1.7436
February	1.7156	1.6340	1.6741
March	1.6453	1.6106	1.6299
April	1.6511	1.6239	1.6386
May	1.6448	1.5980	1.6242
June	1.6478	1.5990	1.6243
July	1.6532	1.6017	1.6221
August	1.6342	1.5621	1.5963
September	1.5693	1.5313	1.5536
October	1.5532	1.5096	1.5306
November	1.6281	1.5376	1.5773
December	1.6307	1.5609	1.5854