YEARLY HIGH
0.0835 SVC
YEARLY LOW
0.0765 SVC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0793 SVC

2018 JPY to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.0835. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 0.0765.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0071 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0788 to the December average rate of 0.0780, 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 0.0835 was up 2.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0814, 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 41,764 SVC
2017 Average 39,011 SVC
Yearly Trough Low 38,232 SVC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,532.22 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0831
0.0767
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to SVC 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 0.0805, compared to 0.0781 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0805
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0781

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0031 SVC (High: 0.0806 / Low: 0.0774). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 SVC (High: 0.0778 / Low: 0.0768).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0825) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0774), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+6.66%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0825
2017 Avg (March) 0.0774

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0806 0.0774 0.0788
February 0.0824 0.0795 0.0811
March 0.0835 0.0819 0.0825
April 0.0828 0.0800 0.0813
May 0.0807 0.0788 0.0798
June 0.0800 0.0790 0.0795
July 0.0792 0.0774 0.0786
August 0.0796 0.0783 0.0788
September 0.0792 0.0769 0.0781
October 0.0783 0.0765 0.0776
November 0.0778 0.0768 0.0772
December 0.0798 0.0769 0.0780