YEARLY HIGH
0.0376 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0285 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0331 BRL

2018 JPY to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 0.0376. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.0285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0090 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0289 to the December average rate of 0.0347, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0376 was up 24.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0302, 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 18,775 BRL
2017 Average 14,237 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 14,270 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,505.44 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0373
0.0281
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to BRL 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 0.0315, compared to 0.0346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0315
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0041 BRL (High: 0.0374 / Low: 0.0333). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 BRL (High: 0.0294 / Low: 0.0285).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0366) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0283), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0083 (+29.35%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0366
2017 Avg (September) 0.0283

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0294 0.0285 0.0289
February 0.0306 0.0289 0.0301
March 0.0316 0.0304 0.0309
April 0.0321 0.0311 0.0317
May 0.0344 0.0319 0.0331
June 0.0356 0.0336 0.0343
July 0.0356 0.0333 0.0343
August 0.0374 0.0333 0.0353
September 0.0376 0.0354 0.0366
October 0.0353 0.0326 0.0333
November 0.0347 0.0326 0.0333
December 0.0354 0.0338 0.0347