YEARLY HIGH
0.1885 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.1641 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1741 MXN

2018 JPY to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 0.1885. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.1641.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0244 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1704 to the December average rate of 0.1791, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1885 was down 1.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1910, 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 94,239 MXN
2017 Average 84,284 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 82,054 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,185.39 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1856
0.1681
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to MXN 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 0.1753, compared to 0.1730 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1753
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1730

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0158 MXN (High: 0.1801 / Low: 0.1642). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 MXN (High: 0.1821 / Low: 0.1771).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0158
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0135 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0135

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.1841) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1637), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0204 (+12.44%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.1841
2017 Avg (June) 0.1637

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1743 0.1675 0.1704
February 0.1767 0.1676 0.1728
March 0.1786 0.1708 0.1754
April 0.1742 0.1679 0.1707
May 0.1831 0.1725 0.1782
June 0.1885 0.1787 0.1841
July 0.1801 0.1669 0.1706
August 0.1735 0.1658 0.1698
September 0.1742 0.1641 0.1696
October 0.1801 0.1642 0.1702
November 0.1815 0.1740 0.1785
December 0.1821 0.1771 0.1791