YEARLY HIGH
13.9490 JPY
YEARLY LOW
12.0029 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.7130 JPY

2018 SEK to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 13.9490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 12.0029.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9461 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.7920 to the December average rate of 12.4084, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.9490 was down 1.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.1114, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 69,745 JPY
2017 Average 65,746 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 60,015 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,730.36 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.9475
12.0823
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 12.9688, compared to 12.4572 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.9688
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.4572

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 1.0913 JPY (High: 13.9490 / Low: 12.8577). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2432 JPY (High: 12.6343 / Low: 12.3911).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.0913
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2432

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5477 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 13.4101) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.6788), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7314 (+5.77%).

2018 Avg (February) 13.4101
2017 Avg (February) 12.6788

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.8897 13.5995 13.7920
February 13.9490 12.8577 13.4101
March 12.9904 12.7179 12.8624
April 12.9091 12.4981 12.7153
May 12.7944 12.0835 12.5304
June 12.8090 12.2321 12.5026
July 12.7807 12.3691 12.6230
August 12.6759 12.0029 12.2377
September 12.8221 12.1235 12.5085
October 12.7389 12.2523 12.4609
November 12.6343 12.3911 12.5043
December 12.6014 12.1717 12.4084