2018 YER to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4574 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.3978 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4409 JPY

2018 YER to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 0.4574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.3978.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0596 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4434 to the December average rate of 0.4480, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4574 was down 2.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4704, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,287 JPY

2017 Average 2,241 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 1,989 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 297.87 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4556

0.4189

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.4341, compared to 0.4478 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4341

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4478

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0293 JPY (High: 0.4271 / Low: 0.3978). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 JPY (High: 0.4426 / Low: 0.4373).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0293

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

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 0.0123 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.4503) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4511), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-0.19%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.4503

2017 Avg (October) 0.4511

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4521	0.4337	0.4434
February	0.4400	0.4239	0.4310
March	0.4271	0.3978	0.4219
April	0.4370	0.4227	0.4299
May	0.4433	0.4331	0.4382
June	0.4426	0.4373	0.4399
July	0.4515	0.4403	0.4449
August	0.4463	0.4394	0.4434
September	0.4546	0.4413	0.4476
October	0.4574	0.4467	0.4503
November	0.4552	0.4493	0.4525
December	0.4545	0.4380	0.4480