YEARLY HIGH
6.3280 CLP
YEARLY LOW
5.3445 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.8115 CLP

2018 JPY to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 6.3280. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 5.3445.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9835 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4568 to the December average rate of 6.1058, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.3280 was up 3.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.1086, 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 3,164,007 CLP
2017 Average 2,893,188 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 2,672,262 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 491,745.02 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.1707
5.3919
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to CLP 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 5.6287, compared to 5.9944 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3657 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6287
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9944

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.4803 CLP (High: 6.2663 / Low: 5.7860). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1306 CLP (High: 5.5931 / Low: 5.4626).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.4803
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1306

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1136 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 6.1058) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.6241), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4817 (+8.56%).

2018 Avg (December) 6.1058
2017 Avg (December) 5.6241

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5811 5.3445 5.4568
February 5.5931 5.4626 5.5319
March 5.8089 5.6178 5.7001
April 5.7247 5.5102 5.5865
May 5.8182 5.5860 5.7137
June 5.9047 5.7052 5.7831
July 5.9491 5.7032 5.8557
August 6.1384 5.7603 5.9348
September 6.2663 5.7860 6.0598
October 6.1742 5.7659 6.0291
November 6.1068 5.8965 5.9809
December 6.3280 5.8913 6.1058