2018 JPY to KMF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 JPY to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the JPY to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 192.8269. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 3.5890.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 189.2378 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6362 to the December average rate of 3.8587, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 192.8269 was up 4402.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.2830, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
JPY to KMF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.7421, compared to 4.8640 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1220 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 189.0425 KMF (High: 192.8269 / Low: 3.7844). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0715 KMF (High: 3.8662 / Low: 3.7948).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 6.2596 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 10.1183) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.7198), the exchange rate shifted by +6.3985 (+172.01%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.6978 | 3.5949 | 3.6362 |
| February | 3.7815 | 3.5890 | 3.6958 |
| March | 3.8048 | 3.7320 | 3.7668 |
| April | 3.7876 | 3.6979 | 3.7300 |
| May | 3.9155 | 3.6935 | 3.7903 |
| June | 3.8662 | 3.7948 | 3.8333 |
| July | 3.8413 | 3.7359 | 3.7819 |
| August | 3.9227 | 3.7791 | 3.8489 |
| September | 3.8564 | 3.6940 | 3.7737 |
| October | 3.8638 | 3.7344 | 3.8028 |
| November | 192.8269 | 3.7844 | 10.1183 |
| December | 3.9301 | 3.7997 | 3.8587 |