YEARLY HIGH
0.2223 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.2034 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2144 JPY

2018 SYP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SYP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 0.2223. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 0.2034.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0190 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2155 to the December average rate of 0.2178, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2223 was down 59.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5515, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,112 JPY
2017 Average 2,015 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 1,017 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94.86 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2214
0.2044
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.2111, compared to 0.2177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2111
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2177

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0089 JPY (High: 0.2197 / Low: 0.2108). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 JPY (High: 0.2150 / Low: 0.2126).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0089
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

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 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.2188) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2193), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.20%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.2188
2017 Avg (October) 0.2193

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2197 0.2108 0.2155
February 0.2139 0.2060 0.2095
March 0.2076 0.2034 0.2058
April 0.2124 0.2054 0.2090
May 0.2155 0.2105 0.2130
June 0.2150 0.2126 0.2138
July 0.2195 0.2144 0.2163
August 0.2169 0.2135 0.2155
September 0.2208 0.2145 0.2175
October 0.2223 0.2172 0.2188
November 0.2213 0.2184 0.2200
December 0.2211 0.2127 0.2178