2018 MGA to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0349 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.0308 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0331 JPY

2018 MGA to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MGA to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0349. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 0.0308.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0342 to the December average rate of 0.0316, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0349 was down 10.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0388, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 175 JPY

2017 Average 180 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 154 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.42 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0345

0.0312

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.0336, 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 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0336

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0325

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0020 JPY (High: 0.0346 / Low: 0.0326). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 JPY (High: 0.0343 / Low: 0.0336).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0342) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0351), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-2.38%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0342

2017 Avg (January) 0.0351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0349	0.0338	0.0342
February	0.0343	0.0336	0.0340
March	0.0346	0.0326	0.0337
April	0.0341	0.0329	0.0335
May	0.0342	0.0327	0.0337
June	0.0334	0.0323	0.0327
July	0.0340	0.0327	0.0333
August	0.0340	0.0332	0.0336
September	0.0334	0.0325	0.0329
October	0.0332	0.0317	0.0322
November	0.0321	0.0309	0.0315
December	0.0323	0.0308	0.0316