YEARLY HIGH
0.0258 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.0236 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0245 XCD

2018 JPY to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.0258. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 0.0236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0244 to the December average rate of 0.0241, 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 0.0258 was up 2.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0251, 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 12,902 XCD
2017 Average 12,052 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 11,801 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,101.17 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0257
0.0237
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to XCD 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 0.0249, compared to 0.0241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0249
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0010 XCD (High: 0.0249 / Low: 0.0239). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 XCD (High: 0.0247 / Low: 0.0244).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0255) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0239), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+6.57%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0255
2017 Avg (March) 0.0239

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0249 0.0239 0.0244
February 0.0255 0.0245 0.0251
March 0.0258 0.0253 0.0255
April 0.0255 0.0247 0.0251
May 0.0249 0.0243 0.0246
June 0.0247 0.0244 0.0245
July 0.0245 0.0239 0.0243
August 0.0246 0.0242 0.0243
September 0.0245 0.0237 0.0241
October 0.0242 0.0236 0.0240
November 0.0240 0.0237 0.0239
December 0.0247 0.0238 0.0241