2018 JPY to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0072 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.0064 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0068 GBP

2018 JPY to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0072. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0065 to the December average rate of 0.0070, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0072 was down 2.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0074, 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 3,580 GBP

2017 Average 3,463 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 3,204 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 375.95 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0071

0.0065

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JPY to GBP 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 0.0067, compared to 0.0069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0067

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0004 GBP (High: 0.0068 / Low: 0.0064). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GBP (High: 0.0069 / Low: 0.0067).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0070) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0066), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+6.57%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0070

2017 Avg (December) 0.0066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0066	0.0064	0.0065
February	0.0068	0.0064	0.0066
March	0.0069	0.0066	0.0068
April	0.0067	0.0065	0.0066
May	0.0070	0.0067	0.0068
June	0.0069	0.0068	0.0068
July	0.0069	0.0067	0.0068
August	0.0071	0.0068	0.0070
September	0.0070	0.0067	0.0068
October	0.0070	0.0067	0.0068
November	0.0069	0.0067	0.0068
December	0.0072	0.0069	0.0070