YEARLY HIGH
4.5888 AMD
YEARLY LOW
4.2322 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3760 AMD

2018 JPY to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 4.5888. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 4.2322.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3566 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3507 to the December average rate of 4.3223, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.5888 was up 1.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.4993, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,294,412 AMD
2017 Average 2,151,488 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,116,088 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 178,323.48 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.5572
4.2650
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to AMD 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 4.4362, compared to 4.3157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4362
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.1700 AMD (High: 4.5339 / Low: 4.3639). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0601 AMD (High: 4.3246 / Low: 4.2645).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1700
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0601

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0662 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0662

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 4.5329) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.2882), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2447 (+5.71%).

2018 Avg (March) 4.5329
2017 Avg (March) 4.2882

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4236 4.2843 4.3507
February 4.5339 4.3639 4.4621
March 4.5888 4.4976 4.5329
April 4.5433 4.3923 4.4709
May 4.4671 4.3463 4.4149
June 4.4230 4.3497 4.3859
July 4.3816 4.2429 4.3197
August 4.3965 4.3069 4.3426
September 4.3891 4.2454 4.3182
October 4.3429 4.2322 4.3020
November 4.3246 4.2645 4.2893
December 4.4280 4.2643 4.3223