YEARLY HIGH
394.7774 IRR
YEARLY LOW
315.9306 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
368.2401 IRR

2018 JPY to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 394.7774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 315.9306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 78.8467 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 324.8966 to the December average rate of 376.8129, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 394.7774 was up 24.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 316.3045, 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 197,388,681 IRR
2017 Average 147,393,066 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 157,965,308 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,423,373.59 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

396.8516
318.3553
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to IRR 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 354.2621, compared to 382.2181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 27.9560 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 354.2621
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 382.2181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 47.9025 IRR (High: 388.7760 / Low: 340.8735). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9967 IRR (High: 377.8975 / Low: 372.9008).

May Spread (Volatile) ±47.9025
November Spread (Stable) ±4.9967

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 8.0412 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.0412

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 388.5324) against the same month in 2017 (average: 290.4568), the exchange rate shifted by +98.0756 (+33.77%).

2018 Avg (July) 388.5324
2017 Avg (July) 290.4568

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 339.1752 315.9306 324.8966
February 349.6660 335.5961 343.5823
March 358.7294 350.2834 353.7604
April 355.4141 342.4256 348.6178
May 388.7760 340.8735 369.9754
June 387.8906 382.3563 384.7401
July 394.7774 382.9130 388.5324
August 394.5873 386.4677 390.3102
September 390.6713 379.4658 385.2952
October 379.9728 371.1198 377.2540
November 377.8975 372.9008 375.1039
December 384.0481 370.7405 376.8129