YEARLY HIGH
0.1391 SZL
YEARLY LOW
0.1080 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1198 SZL

2018 JPY to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.1391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.1080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0311 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1099 to the December average rate of 0.1270, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1391 was up 8.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1283, 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 69,545 SZL
2017 Average 59,352 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 53,996 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,548.69 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1338
0.1076
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to SZL 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 0.1131, compared to 0.1264 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0133 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1131
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1264

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0145 SZL (High: 0.1391 / Low: 0.1246). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 SZL (High: 0.1138 / Low: 0.1106).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0145
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1317) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1187), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0130 (+10.91%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1317
2017 Avg (September) 0.1187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1124 0.1081 0.1099
February 0.1118 0.1080 0.1098
March 0.1135 0.1096 0.1118
April 0.1138 0.1106 0.1124
May 0.1162 0.1120 0.1144
June 0.1250 0.1144 0.1204
July 0.1249 0.1172 0.1204
August 0.1321 0.1186 0.1263
September 0.1391 0.1246 0.1317
October 0.1317 0.1241 0.1288
November 0.1290 0.1208 0.1244
December 0.1320 0.1201 0.1270