2018 GMD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3774 JPY

YEARLY LOW

2.2004 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2960 JPY

2018 GMD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 2.3774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 2.2004.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1769 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3123 to the December average rate of 2.2672, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3774 was down 13.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7508, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,887 JPY

2017 Average 12,248 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 11,002 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 884.70 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3447

2.2311

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 2.2948, compared to 2.2971 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2948

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2971

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1467 JPY (High: 2.3774 / Low: 2.2306). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0290 JPY (High: 2.3005 / Low: 2.2715).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1467

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0290

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0386 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0386

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.3123) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.6419), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3296 (-12.47%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.3123

2017 Avg (January) 2.6419

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3774	2.2306	2.3123
February	2.3209	2.2338	2.2792
March	2.2630	2.2004	2.2405
April	2.3207	2.2323	2.2787
May	2.3537	2.2987	2.3253
June	2.3485	2.3180	2.3330
July	2.3704	2.3078	2.3352
August	2.3257	2.2859	2.3075
September	2.3205	2.2888	2.3083
October	2.3146	2.2603	2.2779
November	2.3005	2.2715	2.2865
December	2.2987	2.2172	2.2672