YEARLY HIGH
0.1585 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.1475 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1522 MDL

2018 JPY to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 0.1585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.1475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0110 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1527 to the December average rate of 0.1531, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1585 was down 11.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1786, 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 79,230 MDL
2017 Average 82,247 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 73,749 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,481.18 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1570
0.1492
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to MDL 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 0.1536, compared to 0.1508 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1536
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1508

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0064 MDL (High: 0.1563 / Low: 0.1499). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 MDL (High: 0.1515 / Low: 0.1486).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.1563) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1742), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0179 (-10.27%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.1563
2017 Avg (March) 0.1742

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1552 0.1513 0.1527
February 0.1572 0.1512 0.1546
March 0.1585 0.1541 0.1563
April 0.1559 0.1508 0.1529
May 0.1563 0.1499 0.1521
June 0.1549 0.1518 0.1532
July 0.1529 0.1475 0.1500
August 0.1519 0.1485 0.1498
September 0.1515 0.1486 0.1500
October 0.1536 0.1479 0.1509
November 0.1526 0.1493 0.1510
December 0.1560 0.1505 0.1531