2018 VUV to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0715 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.9863 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0232 JPY

2018 VUV to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 1.0715. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.9863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0852 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0544 to the December average rate of 1.0119, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0715 was down 1.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0871, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,358 JPY

2017 Average 5,245 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 4,931 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 426.23 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0593

1.0005

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VUV 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 1.0245, compared to 1.0220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0245

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0659 JPY (High: 1.0657 / Low: 0.9998). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0162 JPY (High: 1.0295 / Low: 1.0134).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0659

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0162

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 0.0262 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0262

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.0544) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0562), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-0.17%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.0544

2017 Avg (January) 1.0562

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0715	1.0357	1.0544
February	1.0657	0.9998	1.0281
March	1.0212	0.9866	1.0054
April	1.0321	0.9944	1.0164
May	1.0344	1.0024	1.0185
June	1.0351	1.0065	1.0239
July	1.0431	1.0172	1.0263
August	1.0295	1.0134	1.0230
September	1.0488	1.0183	1.0327
October	1.0503	1.0049	1.0152
November	1.0333	1.0130	1.0228
December	1.0349	0.9863	1.0119