2018 JPY to AZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0163 AZN

YEARLY LOW

0.0149 AZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0154 AZN

2018 JPY to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.0163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 0.0149.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0153 to the December average rate of 0.0152, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0163 was down 5.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0173, 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 8,128 AZN

2017 Average 7,670 AZN

Yearly Trough Low 7,434 AZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 693.69 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0161

0.0149

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to AZN 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 0.0156, compared to 0.0152 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0156

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0152

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0007 AZN (High: 0.0156 / Low: 0.0149). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AZN (High: 0.0156 / Low: 0.0154).

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0160) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0154), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+4.09%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0160

2017 Avg (March) 0.0154

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0156	0.0149	0.0153
February	0.0160	0.0153	0.0157
March	0.0163	0.0158	0.0160
April	0.0161	0.0156	0.0158
May	0.0157	0.0153	0.0155
June	0.0156	0.0154	0.0155
July	0.0154	0.0151	0.0153
August	0.0155	0.0152	0.0153
September	0.0154	0.0150	0.0152
October	0.0152	0.0149	0.0151
November	0.0151	0.0149	0.0150
December	0.0155	0.0150	0.0152