YEARLY HIGH
0.0244 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0214 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0225 GEL

2018 JPY to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 0.0214.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0231 to the December average rate of 0.0237, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0244 was up 0.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0244, 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 12,222 GEL
2017 Average 11,141 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 10,685 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,537.63 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0239
0.0215
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to GEL 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 0.0227, compared to 0.0223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0227
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0021 GEL (High: 0.0236 / Low: 0.0215). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 GEL (High: 0.0225 / Low: 0.0221).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0237) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0232), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+2.18%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0237
2017 Avg (December) 0.0232

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0233 0.0227 0.0231
February 0.0232 0.0224 0.0228
March 0.0233 0.0228 0.0231
April 0.0229 0.0224 0.0227
May 0.0228 0.0220 0.0224
June 0.0225 0.0221 0.0223
July 0.0222 0.0217 0.0220
August 0.0225 0.0219 0.0222
September 0.0223 0.0215 0.0219
October 0.0219 0.0214 0.0217
November 0.0236 0.0215 0.0223
December 0.0244 0.0234 0.0237