YEARLY HIGH
32.4448 MGA
YEARLY LOW
28.6486 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.2616 MGA

2018 JPY to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 32.4448. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 28.6486.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7962 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.2246 to the December average rate of 31.6670, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 32.4448 was up 8.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 29.9136, 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 16,222,385 MGA
2017 Average 13,924,013 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 14,324,305 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,898,080.07 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

32.0108
28.9713
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to MGA 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 29.7439, compared to 30.7794 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0355 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.7439
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.7794

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 1.7783 MGA (High: 30.6693 / Low: 28.8910). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6404 MGA (High: 29.7578 / Low: 29.1174).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.7783
February Spread (Stable) ±0.6404

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5211 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5211

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 31.6670) against the same month in 2017 (average: 28.5688), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0982 (+10.84%).

2018 Avg (December) 31.6670
2017 Avg (December) 28.5688

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.5881 28.6486 29.2246
February 29.7578 29.1174 29.3734
March 30.6693 28.8910 29.7237
April 30.4309 29.3027 29.8902
May 30.6077 29.2594 29.7137
June 30.9183 29.9344 30.5377
July 30.6253 29.3829 30.0166
August 30.1341 29.4309 29.8007
September 30.8147 29.9397 30.3659
October 31.5364 30.0852 31.0686
November 32.3766 31.1381 31.7575
December 32.4448 30.9836 31.6670