YEARLY HIGH
0.0066 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0062 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0064 XDR

2018 JPY to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.0066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.0062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0063 to the December average rate of 0.0064, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0066 was down 3.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0068, 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 3,280 XDR
2017 Average 3,216 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 3,096 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 183.63 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

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0.0062
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JPY to XDR 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 0.0064, compared to 0.0064 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0064
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0064

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0003 XDR (High: 0.0065 / Low: 0.0062). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XDR (High: 0.0064 / Low: 0.0063).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
November 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0065) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0065), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.62%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0065
2017 Avg (March) 0.0065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0063 0.0062 0.0063
February 0.0065 0.0062 0.0064
March 0.0066 0.0064 0.0065
April 0.0065 0.0063 0.0064
May 0.0065 0.0063 0.0064
June 0.0065 0.0064 0.0064
July 0.0064 0.0063 0.0064
August 0.0065 0.0064 0.0064
September 0.0065 0.0063 0.0064
October 0.0064 0.0063 0.0064
November 0.0064 0.0063 0.0063
December 0.0065 0.0063 0.0064