2018 TRY to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 TRY to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the TRY to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 30.3058. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 15.9145.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.3913 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.4265 to the December average rate of 21.1187, the exchange rate registered a net change of -28.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 30.3058 was down 8.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 33.1499, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
TRY to JPY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 26.7071, compared to 20.2731 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.4340 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 6.4879 JPY (High: 22.4024 / Low: 15.9145). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1583 JPY (High: 21.8898 / Low: 20.7315).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 4.4961 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 29.4265) against the same month in 2017 (average: 30.7644), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3379 (-4.35%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.3058 | 28.7671 | 29.4265 |
| February | 29.2950 | 28.0396 | 28.5036 |
| March | 28.0375 | 26.2876 | 27.2363 |
| April | 26.9633 | 25.7928 | 26.4898 |
| May | 26.7402 | 22.9777 | 24.7994 |
| June | 24.4916 | 23.2020 | 23.7869 |
| July | 24.1697 | 22.7220 | 23.3538 |
| August | 22.4024 | 15.9145 | 18.8577 |
| September | 18.8692 | 16.7312 | 17.7630 |
| October | 20.6632 | 18.4104 | 19.4067 |
| November | 21.9396 | 20.4053 | 21.1387 |
| December | 21.8898 | 20.7315 | 21.1187 |