2018 JPY to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5137 YER

YEARLY LOW

2.1863 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2691 YER

2018 JPY to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 2.5137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 2.1863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3274 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2559 to the December average rate of 2.2324, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.5137 was up 8.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.3216, 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 1,256,856 YER

2017 Average 1,115,931 YER

Yearly Trough Low 1,093,156 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 163,699.64 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3867

2.1937

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to YER 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 2.3048, compared to 2.2334 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0714 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3048

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2334

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.1723 YER (High: 2.5137 / Low: 2.3414). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0274 YER (High: 2.2868 / Low: 2.2594).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1723

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0274

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 0.0445 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0445

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 2.3706) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.2123), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1584 (+7.16%).

2018 Avg (March) 2.3706

2017 Avg (March) 2.2123

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3055	2.2120	2.2559
February	2.3592	2.2726	2.3203
March	2.5137	2.3414	2.3706
April	2.3656	2.2886	2.3261
May	2.3091	2.2560	2.2822
June	2.2868	2.2594	2.2734
July	2.2713	2.2150	2.2476
August	2.2760	2.2407	2.2552
September	2.2658	2.1999	2.2343
October	2.2385	2.1863	2.2210
November	2.2258	2.1969	2.2098
December	2.2830	2.2004	2.2324