YEARLY HIGH
195.0061 STD
YEARLY LOW
178.7012 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
187.1089 STD

2018 JPY to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 195.0061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 178.7012.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.3049 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 181.9913 to the December average rate of 187.7242, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 195.0061 was down 8.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 213.1843, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 97,503,033 STD
2017 Average 96,870,361 STD
Yearly Trough Low 89,350,591 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,152,442.43 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

191.6668
181.1117
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to STD 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 186.4341, compared to 187.7837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3496 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 186.4341
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 187.7837

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 9.6167 STD (High: 195.0061 / Low: 185.3894). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4653 STD (High: 187.1905 / Low: 184.7252).

May Spread (Volatile) ±9.6167
November Spread (Stable) ±2.4653

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.3521 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3521

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 188.8794) against the same month in 2017 (average: 197.7914), the exchange rate shifted by -8.9119 (-4.51%).

2018 Avg (May) 188.8794
2017 Avg (May) 197.7914

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 184.6731 179.9575 181.9913
February 187.9008 178.7012 184.0156
March 189.7390 186.0237 187.6417
April 188.2953 183.0448 185.2896
May 195.0061 185.3894 188.8794
June 192.3330 188.6887 190.7872
July 190.6473 186.0263 188.4414
August 191.4510 188.2856 189.6399
September 190.5204 184.9813 187.8917
October 188.8395 184.5067 187.1930
November 187.1905 184.7252 185.8120
December 192.0067 185.0240 187.7242