2018 MRO to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5467 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.2942 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3112 JPY

2018 MRO to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MRO to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 0.5467. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 0.2942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2525 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3127 to the December average rate of 0.3141, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5467 was up 66.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3282, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,733 JPY

2017 Average 1,558 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 1,471 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,262.39 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3337

0.2948

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.3058, compared to 0.3166 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3058

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.2334 JPY (High: 0.5467 / Low: 0.3133). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 JPY (High: 0.3111 / Low: 0.3077).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2334

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.3304) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3128), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0176 (+5.62%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.3304

2017 Avg (October) 0.3128

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3194	0.3054	0.3127
February	0.3098	0.2985	0.3036
March	0.3011	0.2942	0.2980
April	0.3081	0.2972	0.3027
May	0.3122	0.3045	0.3083
June	0.3111	0.3077	0.3095
July	0.3179	0.3098	0.3129
August	0.3138	0.3080	0.3113
September	0.3183	0.3095	0.3137
October	0.5467	0.3133	0.3304
November	0.3192	0.3150	0.3173
December	0.3187	0.3071	0.3141