2018 ALL to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2716 JMD

YEARLY LOW

1.1069 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1928 JMD

2018 ALL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ALL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 1.2716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1.1069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1646 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1347 to the December average rate of 1.1783, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2716 was up 8.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1729, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,358 JMD

2017 Average 5,406 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 5,535 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 823.17 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2666

1.1227

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL 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 1.1757, compared to 1.2099 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0342 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1757

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2099

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0756 JMD (High: 1.2396 / Low: 1.1640). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0251 JMD (High: 1.1962 / Low: 1.1711).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0756

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0251

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0586 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0586

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 1.2448) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1391), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1057 (+9.28%).

2018 Avg (August) 1.2448

2017 Avg (August) 1.1391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1624	1.1069	1.1347
February	1.1871	1.1477	1.1696
March	1.2143	1.1756	1.1958
April	1.1962	1.1711	1.1844
May	1.1821	1.1526	1.1694
June	1.2185	1.1817	1.2005
July	1.2371	1.1938	1.2148
August	1.2716	1.2258	1.2448
September	1.2653	1.2360	1.2546
October	1.2396	1.1640	1.2128
November	1.1701	1.1427	1.1541
December	1.1962	1.1547	1.1783