2018 HTG to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7686 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.4174 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6373 JPY

2018 HTG to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.7686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.4174.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3512 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7204 to the December average rate of 1.4749, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7686 was down 3.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8320, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,843 JPY

2017 Average 8,639 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 7,087 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,755.85 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7449

1.4503

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HTG 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 1.6796, compared to 1.5950 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0846 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6796

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5950

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1256 JPY (High: 1.5430 / Low: 1.4174). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0307 JPY (High: 1.6296 / Low: 1.5989).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1256

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0307

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0853 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0853

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.7204) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7218), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-0.08%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.7204

2017 Avg (January) 1.7218

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7686	1.6938	1.7204
February	1.7195	1.6577	1.6821
March	1.6617	1.6183	1.6445
April	1.6930	1.6366	1.6611
May	1.7287	1.6622	1.6969
June	1.7062	1.6491	1.6729
July	1.7231	1.6506	1.6776
August	1.6788	1.5892	1.6480
September	1.6296	1.5989	1.6149
October	1.6392	1.5623	1.5947
November	1.5935	1.5395	1.5602
December	1.5430	1.4174	1.4749