2018 JPY to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0156 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.0142 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0150 BAM

2018 JPY to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.0156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.0142.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0145 to the December average rate of 0.0153, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0156 was down 8.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0170, 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 7,815 BAM

2017 Average 7,734 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 7,124 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 691.30 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0154

0.0144

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JPY to BAM 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 0.0149, compared to 0.0151 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0149

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0151

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0009 BAM (High: 0.0156 / Low: 0.0148). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BAM (High: 0.0147 / Low: 0.0144).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0153) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0151), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+1.14%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0153

2017 Avg (August) 0.0151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0147	0.0144	0.0145
February	0.0150	0.0142	0.0147
March	0.0151	0.0148	0.0150
April	0.0150	0.0146	0.0148
May	0.0156	0.0148	0.0151
June	0.0154	0.0149	0.0152
July	0.0152	0.0145	0.0150
August	0.0156	0.0150	0.0153
September	0.0152	0.0146	0.0149
October	0.0154	0.0148	0.0151
November	0.0153	0.0147	0.0151
December	0.0156	0.0151	0.0153