YEARLY HIGH
9.2988 JPY
YEARLY LOW
7.3479 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.3931 JPY

2018 NAD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 9.2988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 6, dropping to 7.3479.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9509 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1067 to the December average rate of 7.8810, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.2988 was up 1.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.1922, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 46,494 JPY
2017 Average 42,172 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 36,739 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,754.50 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.2674
7.5231
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 8.8586, compared to 7.9276 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9309 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.8586
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.9276

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.8809 JPY (High: 8.4465 / Low: 7.5657). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2042 JPY (High: 8.9927 / Low: 8.7885).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.8809
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.4400 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4400

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 9.1067) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.4943), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6123 (+7.21%).

2018 Avg (January) 9.1067
2017 Avg (January) 8.4943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.2988 8.9491 9.1067
February 9.2657 8.9313 9.1221
March 9.1076 8.8041 8.9437
April 8.9927 8.7885 8.8913
May 9.0288 8.5971 8.7639
June 8.7429 8.0094 8.3239
July 8.5336 8.0004 8.2797
August 8.4465 7.5657 7.9299
September 8.0306 7.3479 7.6685
October 8.0549 7.6126 7.7705
November 8.2838 7.7906 8.0363
December 8.3085 7.5716 7.8810