YEARLY HIGH
1.9797 GYD
YEARLY LOW
1.8276 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8875 GYD

2018 JPY to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 1.9797. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 1.8276.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1521 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8663 to the December average rate of 1.8648, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9797 was up 2.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9347, 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 989,860 GYD
2017 Average 924,877 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 913,797 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76,062.83 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9635
1.8333
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to GYD 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 1.9110, compared to 1.8640 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0470 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9110
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8640

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0842 GYD (High: 1.9118 / Low: 1.8276). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0255 GYD (High: 1.8598 / Low: 1.8343).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0842
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0255

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0273 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0273

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1.9526) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8373), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1154 (+6.28%).

2018 Avg (March) 1.9526
2017 Avg (March) 1.8373

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9118 1.8276 1.8663
February 1.9516 1.8848 1.9203
March 1.9797 1.9348 1.9526
April 1.9622 1.8959 1.9254
May 1.9308 1.8825 1.9048
June 1.9141 1.8841 1.8968
July 1.8948 1.8503 1.8740
August 1.9009 1.8699 1.8823
September 1.8933 1.8314 1.8656
October 1.8715 1.8283 1.8534
November 1.8598 1.8343 1.8442
December 1.9108 1.8398 1.8648