2018 JPY to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0660 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.0604 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0626 BOB

2018 JPY to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.0660. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 0.0604.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0056 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0623 to the December average rate of 0.0616, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0660 was up 1.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0649, 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 32,988 BOB

2017 Average 30,940 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 30,180 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,807.70 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0656

0.0605

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JPY to BOB 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 0.0636, compared to 0.0616 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0636

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0616

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0025 BOB (High: 0.0636 / Low: 0.0612). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BOB (High: 0.0612 / Low: 0.0606).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0652) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0613), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+6.37%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0652

2017 Avg (March) 0.0613

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0636	0.0612	0.0623
February	0.0651	0.0627	0.0641
March	0.0660	0.0647	0.0652
April	0.0654	0.0632	0.0642
May	0.0638	0.0623	0.0630
June	0.0633	0.0624	0.0628
July	0.0626	0.0611	0.0620
August	0.0628	0.0618	0.0622
September	0.0626	0.0607	0.0617
October	0.0618	0.0604	0.0613
November	0.0612	0.0606	0.0609
December	0.0631	0.0608	0.0616