2018 KMF to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2786 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.0052 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2641 JPY

2018 KMF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.2786. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2734 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2750 to the December average rate of 0.2592, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2786 was down 1.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2828, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KMF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,393 JPY

2017 Average 1,287 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 26 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,367.20 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2772

0.2512

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KMF to JPY 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 0.2673, compared to 0.2608 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2673

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2608

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.2591 JPY (High: 0.2642 / Low: 0.0052). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 JPY (High: 0.2635 / Low: 0.2586).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2591

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0096 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2706) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2443), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0263 (+10.78%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2706

2017 Avg (February) 0.2443

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2782	0.2704	0.2750
February	0.2786	0.2644	0.2706
March	0.2680	0.2628	0.2655
April	0.2704	0.2640	0.2681
May	0.2707	0.2554	0.2639
June	0.2635	0.2586	0.2609
July	0.2677	0.2603	0.2644
August	0.2646	0.2549	0.2598
September	0.2707	0.2593	0.2650
October	0.2678	0.2588	0.2630
November	0.2642	0.0052	0.2534
December	0.2632	0.2544	0.2592