2018 JPY to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6907 DJF

YEARLY LOW

1.5545 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6114 DJF

2018 JPY to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 1.6907. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 1.5545.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1362 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6107 to the December average rate of 1.5876, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6907 was up 1.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6580, 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 845,348 DJF

2017 Average 797,323 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 777,237 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,111.21 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6803

1.5614

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JPY to DJF 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 1.6346, compared to 1.5883 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0464 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6346

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5883

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0641 DJF (High: 1.6439 / Low: 1.5798). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0189 DJF (High: 1.6262 / Low: 1.6073).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0641

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0189

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0265 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0265

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1.6704) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5838), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0867 (+5.47%).

2018 Avg (March) 1.6704

2017 Avg (March) 1.5838

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6439	1.5798	1.6107
February	1.6758	1.6206	1.6460
March	1.6907	1.6564	1.6704
April	1.6729	1.6176	1.6439
May	1.6420	1.6025	1.6198
June	1.6262	1.6073	1.6168
July	1.6125	1.5749	1.5976
August	1.6189	1.5939	1.6040
September	1.6115	1.5646	1.5896
October	1.5916	1.5545	1.5795
November	1.5828	1.5620	1.5713
December	1.6238	1.5645	1.5876