2018 SVC to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.0782 JPY

YEARLY LOW

11.9721 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.6184 JPY

2018 SVC to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SVC to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 13.0782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 11.9721.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1061 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6849 to the December average rate of 12.8173, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.0782 was down 2.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.4594, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 65,391 JPY

2017 Average 64,101 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 59,860 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,530.53 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.0377

12.0320

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 12.4237, compared to 12.8131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3895 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4237

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.5032 JPY (High: 12.9161 / Low: 12.4128). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1627 JPY (High: 12.6634 / Low: 12.5007).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5032

June Spread (Stable) ±0.1627

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3569 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3569

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 12.8851) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.9021), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0171 (-0.13%).

2018 Avg (October) 12.8851

2017 Avg (October) 12.9021

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.9161	12.4128	12.6849
February	12.5827	12.1311	12.3280
March	12.2157	11.9721	12.1158
April	12.4987	12.0790	12.2995
May	12.6834	12.3852	12.5330
June	12.6634	12.5007	12.5807
July	12.9235	12.6216	12.7295
August	12.7695	12.5702	12.6907
September	13.0021	12.6282	12.8024
October	13.0782	12.7768	12.8851
November	13.0223	12.8516	12.9539
December	12.9984	12.5240	12.8173