YEARLY HIGH
0.0138 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0123 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0131 NZD

2018 JPY to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 0.0138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.0123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0124 to the December average rate of 0.0131, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0138 was up 4.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0132, 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 6,906 NZD
2017 Average 6,276 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 6,155 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 750.10 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0137
0.0123
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to NZD 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 0.0129, compared to 0.0133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0129
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0009 NZD (High: 0.0136 / Low: 0.0127). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 NZD (High: 0.0125 / Low: 0.0123).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0136) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0126), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+8.19%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0136
2017 Avg (October) 0.0126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0125 0.0123 0.0124
February 0.0130 0.0124 0.0127
March 0.0132 0.0128 0.0130
April 0.0131 0.0126 0.0128
May 0.0134 0.0130 0.0131
June 0.0134 0.0129 0.0131
July 0.0134 0.0131 0.0132
August 0.0138 0.0132 0.0135
September 0.0138 0.0133 0.0135
October 0.0138 0.0133 0.0136
November 0.0133 0.0128 0.0130
December 0.0136 0.0127 0.0131