2018 JPY to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1392 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.1080 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1197 LSL

2018 JPY to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 0.1392. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.1080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0312 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1098 to the December average rate of 0.1272, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1392 was up 8.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1282, 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 69,590 LSL

2017 Average 59,348 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 53,995 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,595.42 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1338

0.1075

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JPY to LSL 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 0.1131, compared to 0.1263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1131

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0148 LSL (High: 0.1392 / Low: 0.1244). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 LSL (High: 0.1140 / Low: 0.1111).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0148

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1316) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1188), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0129 (+10.84%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1316

2017 Avg (September) 0.1188

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1113	0.1081	0.1098
February	0.1120	0.1080	0.1097
March	0.1135	0.1099	0.1119
April	0.1140	0.1111	0.1124
May	0.1161	0.1119	0.1143
June	0.1251	0.1144	0.1204
July	0.1250	0.1171	0.1204
August	0.1317	0.1183	0.1251
September	0.1392	0.1244	0.1316
October	0.1317	0.1242	0.1289
November	0.1283	0.1207	0.1244
December	0.1320	0.1202	0.1272