YEARLY HIGH
0.2363 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.2179 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2286 JPY

2018 AMD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AMD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 0.2363. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 0.2179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0184 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2299 to the December average rate of 0.2314, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2363 was down 2.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2432, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,181 JPY
2017 Average 1,162 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 1,090 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.82 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2344
0.2194
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 0.2255, compared to 0.2317 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2255
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2317

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0087 JPY (High: 0.2345 / Low: 0.2258). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 JPY (High: 0.2345 / Low: 0.2312).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0087
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

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 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.2325) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2350), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0025 (-1.07%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.2325
2017 Avg (October) 0.2350

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2334 0.2261 0.2299
February 0.2292 0.2206 0.2241
March 0.2223 0.2179 0.2206
April 0.2277 0.2201 0.2237
May 0.2301 0.2239 0.2265
June 0.2299 0.2261 0.2280
July 0.2357 0.2282 0.2315
August 0.2322 0.2275 0.2303
September 0.2355 0.2278 0.2316
October 0.2363 0.2303 0.2325
November 0.2345 0.2312 0.2331
December 0.2345 0.2258 0.2314