YEARLY HIGH
0.2665 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.2321 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2464 UAH

2018 JPY to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.2665. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.2321.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0344 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2567 to the December average rate of 0.2474, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2665 was up 6.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2495, 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 133,257 UAH
2017 Average 118,592 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 116,035 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,221.76 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2587
0.2348
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to UAH 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 0.2461, compared to 0.2466 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2461
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2466

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0184 UAH (High: 0.2665 / Low: 0.2481). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 UAH (High: 0.2402 / Low: 0.2353).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0184
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2567) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2369), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0198 (+8.37%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2567
2017 Avg (January) 0.2369

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2665 0.2481 0.2567
February 0.2544 0.2468 0.2516
March 0.2539 0.2436 0.2482
April 0.2506 0.2387 0.2432
May 0.2414 0.2352 0.2387
June 0.2402 0.2353 0.2383
July 0.2414 0.2321 0.2368
August 0.2545 0.2416 0.2479
September 0.2558 0.2484 0.2517
October 0.2527 0.2462 0.2492
November 0.2498 0.2441 0.2465
December 0.2529 0.2444 0.2474