YEARLY HIGH
3.5071 KZT
YEARLY LOW
2.9181 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1229 KZT

2018 JPY to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 3.5071. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 2.9181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5890 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9459 to the December average rate of 3.3182, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.5071 was up 11.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.1378, 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 1,753,534 KZT
2017 Average 1,454,627 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 1,459,049 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 294,484.95 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.3555
2.9087
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to KZT 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 3.0055, compared to 3.2403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2348 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0055
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.2769 KZT (High: 3.4218 / Low: 3.1448). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0590 KZT (High: 2.9771 / Low: 2.9181).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2769
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0590

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0231 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0231

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 3.3182) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.9562), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3621 (+12.25%).

2018 Avg (December) 3.3182
2017 Avg (December) 2.9562

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9771 2.9181 2.9459
February 3.0284 2.9248 2.9840
March 3.0628 2.9877 3.0273
April 3.0889 2.9809 3.0204
May 3.0442 2.9520 2.9973
June 3.1052 3.0163 3.0579
July 3.1261 3.0394 3.0916
August 3.2901 3.1267 3.2216
September 3.4218 3.1448 3.2763
October 3.3112 3.1861 3.2624
November 3.3032 3.2407 3.2717
December 3.5071 3.2586 3.3182