YEARLY HIGH
0.0156 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.0142 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0150 BGN

2018 JPY to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 0.0156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 0.0142.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0144 to the December average rate of 0.0153, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0156 was down 8.22% 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 7,808 BGN
2017 Average 7,732 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 7,116 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 692.27 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0154
0.0144
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to BGN 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 0.0152 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) 0.0152

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0008 BGN (High: 0.0150 / Low: 0.0142). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BGN (High: 0.0153 / Low: 0.0150).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
November 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 (May 2018: 0.0151) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0158), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-4.33%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0151
2017 Avg (May) 0.0158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

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