YEARLY HIGH
0.0348 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0318 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0330 QAR

2018 JPY to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.0348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 0.0318.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0328 to the December average rate of 0.0325, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0348 was down 0.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0349, 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 17,384 QAR
2017 Average 16,398 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 15,898 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,485.85 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0346
0.0319
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to QAR 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 0.0335, compared to 0.0325 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0335
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0325

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0014 QAR (High: 0.0335 / Low: 0.0322). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 QAR (High: 0.0333 / Low: 0.0329).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0344) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0322), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+6.58%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0344
2017 Avg (March) 0.0322

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0335 0.0322 0.0328
February 0.0343 0.0331 0.0338
March 0.0348 0.0341 0.0344
April 0.0344 0.0333 0.0338
May 0.0336 0.0328 0.0332
June 0.0333 0.0329 0.0331
July 0.0330 0.0322 0.0327
August 0.0331 0.0326 0.0328
September 0.0330 0.0320 0.0325
October 0.0326 0.0318 0.0323
November 0.0324 0.0320 0.0321
December 0.0332 0.0320 0.0325