2018 SGD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

85.3031 JPY

YEARLY LOW

79.6196 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

81.8361 JPY

2018 SGD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 85.3031. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 79.6196.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6836 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 83.9560 to the December average rate of 81.7990, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 85.3031 was up 0.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 84.4643, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 426,516 JPY

2017 Average 406,252 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 398,098 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,417.80 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

84.2920

80.2601

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 81.9359, compared to 81.7363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1997 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 81.9359

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 81.7363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 3.1387 JPY (High: 83.6067 / Low: 80.4680). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9729 JPY (High: 82.8743 / Low: 81.9014).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.1387

November Spread (Stable) ±0.9729

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.2147 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 83.9560) against the same month in 2017 (average: 80.4556), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5004 (+4.35%).

2018 Avg (January) 83.9560

2017 Avg (January) 80.4556

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	85.3031	82.8772	83.9560
February	83.6067	80.4680	81.7413
March	81.3620	79.6196	80.5961
April	82.4530	80.5670	81.7667
May	82.8160	80.5210	81.8940
June	82.6728	80.5046	81.6616
July	82.7581	80.8897	81.7416
August	81.9604	80.1180	81.0848
September	83.2225	80.3483	81.7078
October	83.0645	81.0338	81.6936
November	82.8743	81.9014	82.3907
December	83.1241	80.3159	81.7990