YEARLY HIGH
37.4609 JMD
YEARLY LOW
33.5695 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.0879 JMD

2018 AED to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 37.4609. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 33.5695.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8914 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.8131 to the December average rate of 34.8077, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 37.4609 was up 5.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 35.6636, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 187,305 JMD
2017 Average 174,666 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 167,848 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,456.87 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

37.4205
33.4852
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to JMD 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 34.3585, compared to 35.8173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4588 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.3585
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.8173

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.7117 JMD (High: 36.6353 / Low: 34.9236). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4119 JMD (High: 33.9814 / Low: 33.5695).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.7117
January Spread (Stable) ±0.4119

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.5373 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5373

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 37.0926) against the same month in 2017 (average: 35.3589), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7337 (+4.90%).

2018 Avg (September) 37.0926
2017 Avg (September) 35.3589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.9814 33.5695 33.8131
February 34.5931 33.8570 34.2256
March 34.9065 34.2504 34.6342
April 34.3361 33.8363 33.9746
May 34.5785 33.8934 34.1900
June 35.9622 34.5831 35.3134
July 36.3275 35.1817 35.6548
August 37.3249 36.3587 36.9137
September 37.4609 36.6375 37.0926
October 36.6353 34.9236 35.9861
November 34.9093 34.0126 34.4488
December 35.0865 34.4824 34.8077