YEARLY HIGH
76.5269 SLL
YEARLY LOW
55.7844 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
69.8689 SLL

2018 JPY to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 76.5269. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 55.7844.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.7425 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.0871 to the December average rate of 74.8200, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 76.5269 was up 9.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 69.9131, 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 38,263,434 SLL
2017 Average 33,344,991 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 27,892,179 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,371,255.19 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

76.6368
55.6369
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to SLL 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 69.5763, compared to 70.1615 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5852 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 69.5763
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 70.1615

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 17.9703 SLL (High: 76.3054 / Low: 58.3351). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9826 SLL (High: 74.6073 / Low: 73.6247).

August Spread (Volatile) ±17.9703
November Spread (Stable) ±0.9826

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 8.6366 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.6366

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 74.8200) against the same month in 2017 (average: 67.7114), the exchange rate shifted by +7.1087 (+10.50%).

2018 Avg (December) 74.8200
2017 Avg (December) 67.7114

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 70.7497 67.7249 69.0871
February 72.3788 69.5166 71.1330
March 73.1752 71.6909 72.4187
April 73.1568 70.1848 71.5097
May 72.1964 69.7903 70.9730
June 71.5020 56.9344 62.3364
July 58.7486 55.7844 57.3869
August 76.3054 58.3351 65.3789
September 75.9345 73.7268 74.8868
October 75.0180 73.2698 74.4388
November 74.6073 73.6247 74.0579
December 76.5269 73.7438 74.8200