2018 MDL to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.7798 JPY

YEARLY LOW

6.3107 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.5704 JPY

2018 MDL to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 6.7798. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 6.3107.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4690 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5472 to the December average rate of 6.5302, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.7798 was up 2.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.6204, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 33,899 JPY

2017 Average 30,478 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 31,554 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,345.14 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.7017

6.3699

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL to JPY 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 6.5099, compared to 6.6309 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1210 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5099

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6309

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.2752 JPY (High: 6.6725 / Low: 6.3973). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1286 JPY (High: 6.7304 / Low: 6.6017).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2752

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1286

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0912 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0912

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 6.6666) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.2005), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4661 (+7.52%).

2018 Avg (July) 6.6666

2017 Avg (July) 6.2005

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.6083	6.4441	6.5472
February	6.6144	6.3617	6.4705
March	6.4911	6.3107	6.3975
April	6.6314	6.4138	6.5419
May	6.6725	6.3973	6.5759
June	6.5884	6.4544	6.5262
July	6.7798	6.5401	6.6666
August	6.7348	6.5813	6.6740
September	6.7304	6.6017	6.6664
October	6.7617	6.5118	6.6268
November	6.6957	6.5544	6.6214
December	6.6444	6.4093	6.5302