YEARLY HIGH
0.3628 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.1638 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2532 ARS

2018 JPY to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 0.3628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.1638.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1989 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1713 to the December average rate of 0.3371, the exchange rate registered a net change of 96.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3628 was up 113.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1700, 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 181,391 ARS
2017 Average 73,853 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 81,923 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 99,468.01 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3615
0.1540
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to ARS 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 0.1985, compared to 0.3079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1985
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1039 ARS (High: 0.3489 / Low: 0.2450). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 ARS (High: 0.1927 / Low: 0.1886).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1039
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0158 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.3442) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1557), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1886 (+121.14%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.3442
2017 Avg (September) 0.1557

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1805 0.1638 0.1713
February 0.1886 0.1767 0.1838
March 0.1927 0.1886 0.1907
April 0.1909 0.1851 0.1881
May 0.2295 0.1885 0.2147
June 0.2609 0.2261 0.2420
July 0.2614 0.2414 0.2479
August 0.3489 0.2450 0.2690
September 0.3628 0.3303 0.3442
October 0.3464 0.3180 0.3284
November 0.3443 0.3108 0.3209
December 0.3456 0.3216 0.3371