2018 PYG to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0202 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.0184 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0193 JPY

2018 PYG to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PYG to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0184.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0197 to the December average rate of 0.0189, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0202 was down 4.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0213, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 101 JPY

2017 Average 100 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 92 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.22 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0197

0.0189

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PYG 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 0.0194, compared to 0.0191 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0194

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0191

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0011 JPY (High: 0.0202 / Low: 0.0192). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 JPY (High: 0.0193 / Low: 0.0189).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0197) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0200), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-1.95%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0197

2017 Avg (January) 0.0200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0202	0.0192	0.0197
February	0.0197	0.0189	0.0193
March	0.0196	0.0188	0.0192
April	0.0197	0.0190	0.0194
May	0.0198	0.0190	0.0195
June	0.0196	0.0191	0.0193
July	0.0198	0.0193	0.0195
August	0.0195	0.0190	0.0192
September	0.0193	0.0189	0.0191
October	0.0194	0.0186	0.0189
November	0.0193	0.0188	0.0191
December	0.0192	0.0184	0.0189