2018 AFN to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9547 JMD

YEARLY LOW

1.6460 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7815 JMD

2018 AFN to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 1.9547. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 1.6460.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3087 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7796 to the December average rate of 1.6914, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9547 was up 0.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9462, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,773 JMD

2017 Average 9,445 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 8,230 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,543.59 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8826

1.6628

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 1.7969, compared to 1.7661 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0308 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7969

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7661

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.3087 JMD (High: 1.9547 / Low: 1.6460). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0276 JMD (High: 1.7823 / Low: 1.7546).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3087

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0276

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0719 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0719

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.6811) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8391), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1579 (-8.59%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.6811

2017 Avg (November) 1.8391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7935	1.7474	1.7796
February	1.8321	1.7903	1.8126
March	1.8491	1.8110	1.8315
April	1.8173	1.7705	1.7832
May	1.7823	1.7546	1.7669
June	1.8443	1.7704	1.8074
July	1.8422	1.7587	1.7974
August	1.8865	1.8448	1.8642
September	1.8674	1.7775	1.8171
October	1.7799	1.7040	1.7452
November	1.9547	1.6460	1.6811
December	1.7169	1.6696	1.6914