YEARLY HIGH
4.9171 SYP
YEARLY LOW
4.4975 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6669 SYP

2018 JPY to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 4.9171. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 4.4975.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4196 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6422 to the December average rate of 4.5927, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.9171 was up 2.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.7765, 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 2,458,538 SYP
2017 Average 1,485,845 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 2,248,760 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 209,777.72 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.8898
4.5145
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to SYP 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 4.7391, compared to 4.5948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1442 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7391
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1928 SYP (High: 4.7442 / Low: 4.5514). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0544 SYP (High: 4.7046 / Low: 4.6502).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1928
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0544

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 0.0902 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0902

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 4.8586) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8974), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9611 (+156.06%).

2018 Avg (March) 4.8586
2017 Avg (March) 1.8974

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7442 4.5514 4.6422
February 4.8535 4.6752 4.7738
March 4.9171 4.8173 4.8586
April 4.8682 4.7084 4.7861
May 4.7512 4.6399 4.6959
June 4.7046 4.6502 4.6777
July 4.6648 4.5565 4.6238
August 4.6836 4.6103 4.6400
September 4.6612 4.5285 4.5972
October 4.6048 4.4975 4.5696
November 4.5796 4.5191 4.5458
December 4.7007 4.5238 4.5927