YEARLY HIGH
0.0833 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.0717 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0788 SEK

2018 JPY to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.0833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0717.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0116 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0725 to the December average rate of 0.0806, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0833 was down 0.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0834, 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 41,657 SEK
2017 Average 38,084 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 35,845 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,811.65 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0827
0.0716
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to SEK 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 0.0772, compared to 0.0803 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0772
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0803

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0061 SEK (High: 0.0778 / Low: 0.0717). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 SEK (High: 0.0735 / Low: 0.0720).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0817) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0736), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0081 (+11.02%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0817
2017 Avg (August) 0.0736

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0735 0.0720 0.0725
February 0.0778 0.0717 0.0746
March 0.0786 0.0770 0.0777
April 0.0800 0.0775 0.0786
May 0.0828 0.0782 0.0798
June 0.0818 0.0781 0.0800
July 0.0808 0.0782 0.0792
August 0.0833 0.0789 0.0817
September 0.0825 0.0780 0.0800
October 0.0816 0.0785 0.0803
November 0.0807 0.0791 0.0800
December 0.0822 0.0794 0.0806