2018 JPY to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |