2018 JPY to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0095 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.0087 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0091 USD

2018 JPY to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.0095. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 0.0087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0090 to the December average rate of 0.0089, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0095 was up 2.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0093, 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 4,774 USD

2017 Average 4,460 USD

Yearly Trough Low 4,366 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 407.46 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0095

0.0088

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JPY to USD 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 0.0092, compared to 0.0089 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0092

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0089

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0004 USD (High: 0.0092 / Low: 0.0088). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.0091 / Low: 0.0090).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0094) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0089), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+6.57%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0094

2017 Avg (March) 0.0089

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0092	0.0088	0.0090
February	0.0094	0.0091	0.0093
March	0.0095	0.0094	0.0094
April	0.0095	0.0091	0.0093
May	0.0092	0.0090	0.0091
June	0.0091	0.0090	0.0091
July	0.0091	0.0088	0.0090
August	0.0091	0.0090	0.0090
September	0.0091	0.0088	0.0089
October	0.0089	0.0087	0.0089
November	0.0089	0.0088	0.0088
December	0.0091	0.0088	0.0089