YEARLY HIGH
2.2636 JPY
YEARLY LOW
2.0930 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1768 JPY

2019 GMD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GMD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 2.2636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 2.0930.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1705 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2009 to the December average rate of 2.1266, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.2636 was down 4.79% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.3774, 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 11,318 JPY
2018 Average 11,480 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 10,465 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 852.75 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.2668
2.1021
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 2.2195, compared to 2.1342 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0853 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2195
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1342

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0686 JPY (High: 2.2437 / Low: 2.1751). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0224 JPY (High: 2.2636 / Low: 2.2411).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0686
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0224

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0550 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0550

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 2.2531) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.2787), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0257 (-1.13%).

2019 Avg (April) 2.2531
2018 Avg (April) 2.2787

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2230 2.1748 2.2009
February 2.2479 2.2110 2.2274
March 2.2591 2.2118 2.2396
April 2.2636 2.2411 2.2531
May 2.2437 2.1751 2.2159
June 2.2021 2.1578 2.1800
July 2.1822 2.1516 2.1709
August 2.1497 2.0930 2.1158
September 2.1518 2.0997 2.1341
October 2.1502 2.1094 2.1310
November 2.1412 2.1134 2.1268
December 2.1402 2.1128 2.1266