2018 RSD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1566 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.0591 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1025 JPY

2018 RSD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RSD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 1.1566. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 1.0591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0976 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1414 to the December average rate of 1.0788, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1566 was up 1.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1439, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,783 JPY

2017 Average 5,228 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 5,295 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 487.84 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1476

1.0725

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RSD 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 1.1128, compared to 1.0921 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0207 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1128

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0921

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0638 JPY (High: 1.1228 / Low: 1.0591). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0154 JPY (High: 1.0969 / Low: 1.0815).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0638

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0154

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0202 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.1259) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9703), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1557 (+16.04%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.1259

2017 Avg (February) 0.9703

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1482	1.1222	1.1414
February	1.1566	1.1023	1.1259
March	1.1171	1.0932	1.1059
April	1.1269	1.0999	1.1175
May	1.1228	1.0591	1.0973
June	1.1017	1.0799	1.0887
July	1.1166	1.0906	1.1035
August	1.1057	1.0631	1.0847
September	1.1232	1.0831	1.1036
October	1.1145	1.0761	1.0933
November	1.0969	1.0815	1.0887
December	1.0911	1.0627	1.0788