YEARLY HIGH
0.6619 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.5610 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6190 BTN

2018 JPY to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 0.6619. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.5610.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1010 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5735 to the December average rate of 0.6300, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6619 was up 9.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6042, 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 330,970 BTN
2017 Average 290,133 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 280,491 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,478.43 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6609
0.5655
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to BTN 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 0.6041, compared to 0.6339 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0298 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6041
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6339

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0379 BTN (High: 0.6514 / Low: 0.6135). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 BTN (High: 0.6157 / Low: 0.6066).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0379
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0188 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.6530) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5764), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0765 (+13.28%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.6530
2017 Avg (October) 0.5764

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5855 0.5610 0.5735
February 0.6112 0.5783 0.5968
March 0.6205 0.6088 0.6135
April 0.6157 0.6066 0.6102
May 0.6264 0.6056 0.6154
June 0.6226 0.6080 0.6155
July 0.6237 0.6053 0.6165
August 0.6390 0.6132 0.6266
September 0.6518 0.6371 0.6431
October 0.6619 0.6394 0.6530
November 0.6514 0.6135 0.6342
December 0.6367 0.6149 0.6300