YEARLY HIGH
0.6508 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.5971 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6201 KGS

2018 JPY to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.6508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 0.5971.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0536 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6223 to the December average rate of 0.6127, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6508 was up 2.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6357, 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 325,381 KGS
2017 Average 306,619 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 298,575 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,806.69 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6467
0.6028
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to KGS 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 0.6300, compared to 0.6103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6300
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6103

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0234 KGS (High: 0.6336 / Low: 0.6101). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 KGS (High: 0.6109 / Low: 0.6029).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0234
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0106 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.6431) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6117), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0314 (+5.14%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.6431
2017 Avg (March) 0.6117

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6336 0.6101 0.6223
February 0.6424 0.6214 0.6334
March 0.6508 0.6376 0.6431
April 0.6453 0.6250 0.6356
May 0.6316 0.6166 0.6250
June 0.6245 0.6152 0.6204
July 0.6184 0.6035 0.6125
August 0.6197 0.6100 0.6139
September 0.6167 0.5988 0.6082
October 0.6130 0.5971 0.6079
November 0.6109 0.6029 0.6064
December 0.6267 0.6039 0.6127