YEARLY HIGH
0.2630 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.2426 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2507 ETB

2018 JPY to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.2630. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.2426.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0205 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2474 to the December average rate of 0.2515, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2630 was up 6.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2471, 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 131,522 ETB
2017 Average 106,874 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 121,284 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,238.24 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2607
0.2459
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to ETB 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 0.2531, compared to 0.2483 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2531
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2483

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0113 ETB (High: 0.2539 / Low: 0.2426). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 ETB (High: 0.2521 / Low: 0.2490).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0113
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.2594) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2012), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0582 (+28.92%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.2594
2017 Avg (March) 0.2012

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2539 0.2426 0.2474
February 0.2594 0.2491 0.2549
March 0.2630 0.2570 0.2594
April 0.2606 0.2512 0.2554
May 0.2540 0.2479 0.2509
June 0.2521 0.2490 0.2503
July 0.2497 0.2444 0.2475
August 0.2521 0.2471 0.2490
September 0.2503 0.2435 0.2475
October 0.2511 0.2428 0.2474
November 0.2489 0.2454 0.2471
December 0.2580 0.2474 0.2515