2018 STD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0056 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.0051 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0053 JPY

2018 STD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the STD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 0.0051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0055 to the December average rate of 0.0053, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0056 was up 1.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0055, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28 JPY

2017 Average 26 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 26 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.34 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0055

0.0052

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STD 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 0.0054, compared to 0.0053 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) 0.0054

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0003 JPY (High: 0.0056 / Low: 0.0053). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 JPY (High: 0.0054 / Low: 0.0053).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0054) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0049), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+10.76%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0054

2017 Avg (February) 0.0049

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0056	0.0054	0.0055
February	0.0056	0.0053	0.0054
March	0.0054	0.0053	0.0053
April	0.0055	0.0053	0.0054
May	0.0054	0.0051	0.0053
June	0.0053	0.0052	0.0052
July	0.0054	0.0052	0.0053
August	0.0053	0.0052	0.0053
September	0.0054	0.0052	0.0053
October	0.0054	0.0053	0.0053
November	0.0054	0.0053	0.0054
December	0.0054	0.0052	0.0053