YEARLY HIGH
0.0032 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0025 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0027 JPY

2018 IRR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IRR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 0.0025.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0031 to the December average rate of 0.0027, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0032 was down 19.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0039, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16 JPY
2017 Average 17 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 13 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.16 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0031
0.0025
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IRR 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 0.0028, compared to 0.0026 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0028
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0026

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0004 JPY (High: 0.0029 / Low: 0.0026). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 JPY (High: 0.0027 / Low: 0.0026).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0031) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0036), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-15.23%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0031
2017 Avg (January) 0.0036

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0032 0.0029 0.0031
February 0.0030 0.0029 0.0029
March 0.0029 0.0028 0.0028
April 0.0029 0.0028 0.0029
May 0.0029 0.0026 0.0027
June 0.0026 0.0026 0.0026
July 0.0026 0.0025 0.0026
August 0.0026 0.0025 0.0026
September 0.0026 0.0026 0.0026
October 0.0027 0.0026 0.0027
November 0.0027 0.0026 0.0027
December 0.0027 0.0026 0.0027