2018 JPY to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0126 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.0117 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0122 SGD

2018 JPY to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.0126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.0117.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0119 to the December average rate of 0.0122, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0126 was down 2.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0129, 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 6,280 SGD

2017 Average 6,156 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 5,861 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 418.41 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0125

0.0119

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JPY to SGD 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 0.0122, compared to 0.0122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0122

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0005 SGD (High: 0.0124 / Low: 0.0120). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SGD (High: 0.0122 / Low: 0.0121).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0124) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0124), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.25%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0124

2017 Avg (March) 0.0124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0121	0.0117	0.0119
February	0.0124	0.0120	0.0122
March	0.0126	0.0123	0.0124
April	0.0124	0.0121	0.0122
May	0.0124	0.0121	0.0122
June	0.0124	0.0121	0.0122
July	0.0124	0.0121	0.0122
August	0.0125	0.0122	0.0123
September	0.0124	0.0120	0.0122
October	0.0123	0.0120	0.0122
November	0.0122	0.0121	0.0121
December	0.0125	0.0120	0.0122