2018 AED to JMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AED based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |