2018 SLL to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0179 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.0131 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0144 JPY

2018 SLL to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 0.0179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0131.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0145 to the December average rate of 0.0134, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0179 was down 16.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0215, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 90 JPY

2017 Average 75 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 65 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.29 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0178

0.0129

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0144, compared to 0.0144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0144

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0040 JPY (High: 0.0171 / Low: 0.0131). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 JPY (High: 0.0136 / Low: 0.0134).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0174) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0150), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+16.48%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0174

2017 Avg (July) 0.0150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0148	0.0141	0.0145
February	0.0144	0.0138	0.0141
March	0.0139	0.0137	0.0138
April	0.0142	0.0137	0.0140
May	0.0143	0.0139	0.0141
June	0.0176	0.0140	0.0162
July	0.0179	0.0170	0.0174
August	0.0171	0.0131	0.0155
September	0.0136	0.0132	0.0134
October	0.0136	0.0133	0.0134
November	0.0136	0.0134	0.0135
December	0.0136	0.0131	0.0134