2018 XDR to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

161.4971 JPY

YEARLY LOW

152.4547 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

156.4974 JPY

2018 XDR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 161.4971. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 152.4547.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.0424 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 159.5671 to the December average rate of 156.0171, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 161.4971 was up 0.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 161.0217, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 807,486 JPY

2017 Average 777,590 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 762,273 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,212.17 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

160.1262

153.4165

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XDR 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 156.3894, compared to 156.6055 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 156.3894

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 156.6055

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 6.3516 JPY (High: 160.5352 / Low: 154.1836). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0367 JPY (High: 158.6355 / Low: 156.5988).

February Spread (Volatile) ±6.3516

November Spread (Stable) ±2.0367

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.8345 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8345

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 159.5671) against the same month in 2017 (average: 155.4285), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1386 (+2.66%).

2018 Avg (January) 159.5671

2017 Avg (January) 155.4285

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	161.4971	158.0288	159.5671
February	160.5352	154.1836	156.7325
March	155.6766	152.4547	153.9756
April	157.9802	153.8550	156.0245
May	158.2059	152.9380	156.3539
June	157.4091	154.6341	155.6827
July	159.0129	155.2907	156.4762
August	156.6469	153.5081	155.2778
September	159.2229	154.8030	157.0623
October	159.7702	155.5493	157.2224
November	158.6355	156.5988	157.5770
December	158.1196	152.9602	156.0171