2018 AWG to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

63.6158 JPY

YEARLY LOW

58.6751 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

61.5928 JPY

2018 AWG to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 63.6158. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 58.6751.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9407 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.9781 to the December average rate of 62.2993, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 63.6158 was down 3.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 65.5991, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 318,079 JPY

2017 Average 312,327 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 293,376 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,703.50 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

63.2863

59.0279

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 60.7937, compared to 62.3919 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5982 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.7937

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 62.3919

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 2.5955 JPY (High: 63.2042 / Low: 60.6086). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7286 JPY (High: 61.9536 / Low: 61.2250).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.5955

June Spread (Stable) ±0.7286

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 1.7327 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7327

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 62.6130) against the same month in 2017 (average: 63.0782), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4652 (-0.74%).

2018 Avg (October) 62.6130

2017 Avg (October) 63.0782

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	63.2042	60.6086	61.9781
February	61.4807	59.2064	60.2454
March	59.8900	58.6751	59.3828
April	61.1892	59.5980	60.2590
May	62.0830	60.6446	61.3286
June	61.9536	61.2250	61.5686
July	63.1689	61.7209	62.2741
August	62.3183	61.3407	61.9218
September	63.2036	61.6403	62.3118
October	63.6158	62.1158	62.6130
November	63.2913	62.4754	62.9315
December	63.2070	60.9083	62.2993