YEARLY HIGH
0.1475 MVR
YEARLY LOW
0.1346 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1399 MVR

2018 JPY to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.1475. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 0.1346.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0129 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1388 to the December average rate of 0.1378, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1475 was up 3.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1428, 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 73,759 MVR
2017 Average 68,828 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 67,288 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,470.78 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1467
0.1355
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to MVR 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 0.1421, compared to 0.1377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1421
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0058 MVR (High: 0.1456 / Low: 0.1398). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 MVR (High: 0.1375 / Low: 0.1357).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.1458) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1372), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0086 (+6.24%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.1458
2017 Avg (March) 0.1372

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1419 0.1361 0.1388
February 0.1456 0.1398 0.1431
March 0.1475 0.1445 0.1458
April 0.1457 0.1413 0.1434
May 0.1431 0.1397 0.1414
June 0.1416 0.1391 0.1403
July 0.1402 0.1363 0.1385
August 0.1405 0.1379 0.1391
September 0.1399 0.1353 0.1377
October 0.1382 0.1346 0.1369
November 0.1375 0.1357 0.1364
December 0.1410 0.1358 0.1378