YEARLY HIGH
0.4778 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.4418 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4596 GMD

2019 JPY to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JPY to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.4778. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 0.4418.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0360 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4544 to the December average rate of 0.4703, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.4778 was up 5.13% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.4545, 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 238,891 GMD
2018 Average 217,817 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 220,891 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,999.37 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.4755
0.4410
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to GMD 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 0.4506, compared to 0.4686 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4506
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4686

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0141 GMD (High: 0.4598 / Low: 0.4457). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 GMD (High: 0.4462 / Low: 0.4418).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0141
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.4726) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4334), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0393 (+9.06%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.4726
2018 Avg (August) 0.4334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4598 0.4498 0.4544
February 0.4523 0.4449 0.4490
March 0.4521 0.4427 0.4465
April 0.4462 0.4418 0.4438
May 0.4598 0.4457 0.4513
June 0.4634 0.4541 0.4587
July 0.4648 0.4583 0.4607
August 0.4778 0.4652 0.4726
September 0.4763 0.4647 0.4686
October 0.4741 0.4651 0.4693
November 0.4732 0.4670 0.4702
December 0.4733 0.4673 0.4703