2018 JPY to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4348 LRD

YEARLY LOW

1.1053 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3025 LRD

2018 JPY to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.4348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 1.1053.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3295 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1435 to the December average rate of 1.4054, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4348 was up 27.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1247, 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 717,380 LRD

2017 Average 466,016 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 552,646 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 164,734.68 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4316

1.1173

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JPY to LRD 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 1.2140, compared to 1.3910 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1770 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2140

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3910

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.1187 LRD (High: 1.2240 / Low: 1.1053). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0224 LRD (High: 1.4046 / Low: 1.3821).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1187

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0224

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0182 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0182

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.4054) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1112), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2942 (+26.47%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.4054

2017 Avg (December) 1.1112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1886	1.1089	1.1435
February	1.2240	1.1053	1.1709
March	1.2536	1.2238	1.2367
April	1.2442	1.1963	1.2184
May	1.2752	1.1929	1.2208
June	1.3536	1.2564	1.2937
July	1.4333	1.3538	1.3935
August	1.4051	1.3575	1.3826
September	1.4241	1.3664	1.3820
October	1.4042	1.3591	1.3899
November	1.4046	1.3821	1.3925
December	1.4348	1.3855	1.4054