YEARLY HIGH
0.0627 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.0572 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0599 CNY

2018 JPY to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 0.0572.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0055 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0579 to the December average rate of 0.0615, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0627 was down 1.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0636, 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 31,370 CNY
2017 Average 30,134 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 28,618 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,752.51 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0621
0.0575
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to CNY 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 0.0586, compared to 0.0612 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0586
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0612

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0026 CNY (High: 0.0598 / Low: 0.0572). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 CNY (High: 0.0617 / Low: 0.0609).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0615) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0584), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+5.30%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0615
2017 Avg (December) 0.0584

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0584 0.0574 0.0579
February 0.0598 0.0572 0.0586
March 0.0604 0.0590 0.0597
April 0.0594 0.0578 0.0585
May 0.0592 0.0574 0.0581
June 0.0600 0.0578 0.0587
July 0.0614 0.0592 0.0603
August 0.0627 0.0611 0.0617
September 0.0619 0.0604 0.0612
October 0.0621 0.0600 0.0614
November 0.0617 0.0609 0.0612
December 0.0627 0.0606 0.0615