2018 JPY to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0749 HKD

YEARLY LOW

0.0685 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0710 HKD

2018 JPY to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 0.0749. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 0.0685.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0065 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0705 to the December average rate of 0.0698, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0749 was up 3.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0725, 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 37,459 HKD

2017 Average 34,753 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 34,226 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,232.98 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0745

0.0686

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JPY to HKD 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 0.0721, compared to 0.0699 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0721

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0699

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0029 HKD (High: 0.0720 / Low: 0.0691). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 HKD (High: 0.0717 / Low: 0.0709).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0740) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0687), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+7.61%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0740

2017 Avg (March) 0.0687

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0720	0.0691	0.0705
February	0.0737	0.0710	0.0725
March	0.0749	0.0733	0.0740
April	0.0742	0.0717	0.0729
May	0.0724	0.0707	0.0716
June	0.0717	0.0709	0.0713
July	0.0711	0.0694	0.0705
August	0.0714	0.0703	0.0707
September	0.0710	0.0688	0.0700
October	0.0701	0.0685	0.0695
November	0.0696	0.0687	0.0691
December	0.0714	0.0688	0.0698