YEARLY HIGH
156.4058 JPY
YEARLY LOW
143.6496 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
150.8934 JPY

2019 XDR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XDR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 156.4058. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 143.6496.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.7563 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 152.1995 to the December average rate of 150.5349, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 156.4058 was down 3.15% compared to the 2018 peak of 161.4971, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 782,029 JPY
2018 Average 782,473 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 718,248 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,781.32 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

156.5166
144.6747
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 153.2990, compared to 148.4878 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.8112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 153.2990
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 148.4878

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 5.0452 JPY (High: 155.1555 / Low: 150.1103). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4264 JPY (High: 150.3344 / Low: 148.9080).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.0452
November Spread (Stable) ±1.4264

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 3.8772 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8772

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 155.0299) against the same month in 2018 (average: 153.9756), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0543 (+0.68%).

2019 Avg (March) 155.0299
2018 Avg (March) 153.9756

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 153.2989 149.7317 152.1995
February 155.7751 153.0422 153.9992
March 156.4058 153.3969 155.0299
April 156.2357 154.7200 155.5298
May 155.1555 150.1103 152.7273
June 150.9614 149.4392 150.3082
July 150.4390 148.4702 149.5387
August 147.2775 143.6496 145.6615
September 148.6388 144.3305 147.1242
October 149.8851 146.0033 148.3652
November 150.3344 148.9080 149.7021
December 151.4681 149.5210 150.5349