2018 JPY to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 JPY to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the JPY to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 5.5378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 5.0564.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4814 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2259 to the December average rate of 5.1717, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.5378 was up 2.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.4143, 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 SOS 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 5.3261, compared to 5.1647 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1614 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.2558 SOS (High: 5.5016 / Low: 5.2458). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0748 SOS (High: 5.2562 / Low: 5.1814).
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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1123 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 5.4808) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.1172), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3636 (+7.11%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.3654 | 5.1148 | 5.2259 |
| February | 5.4743 | 5.2670 | 5.3842 |
| March | 5.5378 | 5.4279 | 5.4808 |
| April | 5.5016 | 5.2458 | 5.3685 |
| May | 5.3249 | 5.1656 | 5.2574 |
| June | 5.2959 | 5.1683 | 5.2400 |
| July | 5.2372 | 5.1261 | 5.1913 |
| August | 5.2562 | 5.1814 | 5.2097 |
| September | 5.2353 | 5.0806 | 5.1619 |
| October | 5.1923 | 5.0564 | 5.1403 |
| November | 5.1576 | 5.0815 | 5.1133 |
| December | 5.2834 | 5.1024 | 5.1717 |