2018 USD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

114.5083 JPY

YEARLY LOW

104.7350 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

110.4035 JPY

2018 USD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the USD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 114.5083. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 104.7350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.7733 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 110.9686 to the December average rate of 112.1502, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 114.5083 was down 2.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 117.6410, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 572,541 JPY

2017 Average 560,719 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 523,675 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,866.25 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

114.0204

105.2708

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USD 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 108.7084, compared to 112.0987 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3903 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 108.7084

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 112.0987

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 4.5983 JPY (High: 113.1633 / Low: 108.5650). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2870 JPY (High: 110.7420 / Low: 109.4550).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.5983

June Spread (Stable) ±1.2870

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 3.0752 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0752

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 112.7146) against the same month in 2017 (average: 112.9327), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2181 (-0.19%).

2018 Avg (October) 112.7146

2017 Avg (October) 112.9327

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	113.1633	108.5650	110.9686
February	110.1270	106.1080	107.8934
March	106.9035	104.7350	105.9999
April	109.3757	105.7865	107.6098
May	110.9985	108.4022	109.6761
June	110.7420	109.4550	110.1024
July	113.0251	110.4190	111.3932
August	111.7053	109.9529	110.9996
September	113.7985	110.4900	112.0430
October	114.5083	111.8398	112.7146
November	113.9563	112.4555	113.2913
December	113.7723	109.6347	112.1502