YEARLY HIGH
2.4771 JPY
YEARLY LOW
2.2552 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3749 JPY

2019 SDG to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SDG to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 2.4771. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.2552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2219 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2902 to the December average rate of 2.4190, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.4771 was down 84.63% compared to the 2018 peak of 16.1159, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,385 JPY
2018 Average 30,904 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 11,276 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,109.62 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.4525
2.2755
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 2.3559, compared to 2.3940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0381 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3559
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3940

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.1510 JPY (High: 2.4771 / Low: 2.3260). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0268 JPY (High: 2.4317 / Low: 2.4049).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1510
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0268

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0455 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0455

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 2.3618) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.9446), the exchange rate shifted by -3.5827 (-60.27%).

2019 Avg (April) 2.3618
2018 Avg (April) 5.9446

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3094 2.2552 2.2902
February 2.3384 2.2984 2.3171
March 2.3514 2.3035 2.3332
April 2.4771 2.3260 2.3618
May 2.4718 2.4008 2.4377
June 2.4084 2.3744 2.3953
July 2.4146 2.3807 2.3986
August 2.3809 2.3356 2.3531
September 2.4032 2.3459 2.3831
October 2.4161 2.3647 2.3966
November 2.4320 2.3987 2.4137
December 2.4317 2.4049 2.4190