2018 JPY to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1328 SCR

YEARLY LOW

0.1189 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1234 SCR

2018 JPY to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.1328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 0.1189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0139 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1254 to the December average rate of 0.1220, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1328 was up 4.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1276, 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 66,407 SCR

2017 Average 60,573 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 59,472 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,935.10 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1295

0.1197

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JPY to SCR 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 0.1252, compared to 0.1216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1252

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0081 SCR (High: 0.1298 / Low: 0.1217). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 SCR (High: 0.1235 / Low: 0.1218).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.1287) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1192), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0095 (+7.99%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.1287

2017 Avg (March) 0.1192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1285	0.1226	0.1254
February	0.1298	0.1217	0.1262
March	0.1328	0.1258	0.1287
April	0.1300	0.1230	0.1252
May	0.1279	0.1212	0.1230
June	0.1235	0.1218	0.1227
July	0.1226	0.1198	0.1216
August	0.1236	0.1216	0.1224
September	0.1266	0.1197	0.1218
October	0.1238	0.1189	0.1211
November	0.1215	0.1197	0.1205
December	0.1255	0.1199	0.1220