YEARLY HIGH
8.4073 JPY
YEARLY LOW
7.5293 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.1080 JPY

2018 SCR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 8.4073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 7.5293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8780 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.9762 to the December average rate of 8.2017, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.4073 was down 6.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.0082, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 42,037 JPY
2017 Average 41,293 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 37,647 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,390.04 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

8.3517
7.7175
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 7.9897, compared to 8.2263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2366 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9897
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.2263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.5132 JPY (High: 8.2168 / Low: 7.7037). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1105 JPY (High: 8.2089 / Low: 8.0984).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5132
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1105

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1557 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1557

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 8.2587) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.2446), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0142 (+0.17%).

2018 Avg (October) 8.2587
2017 Avg (October) 8.2446

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.1572 7.7797 7.9762
February 8.2168 7.7037 7.9260
March 7.9462 7.5293 7.7704
April 8.1290 7.6936 7.9867
May 8.2513 7.8188 8.1296
June 8.2089 8.0984 8.1494
July 8.3475 8.1546 8.2232
August 8.2250 8.0909 8.1673
September 8.3517 7.9007 8.2080
October 8.4073 8.0801 8.2587
November 8.3553 8.2295 8.2989
December 8.3401 7.9677 8.2017