YEARLY HIGH
101.0245 JMD
YEARLY LOW
89.7240 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
96.2878 JMD

2018 AUD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 101.0245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 89.7240.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.3005 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 98.8003 to the December average rate of 91.5349, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 101.0245 was down 3.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 104.7948, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 505,122 JMD
2017 Average 491,981 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 448,620 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,502.38 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

100.1217
90.7542
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 97.3215, compared to 95.2541 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0675 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 97.3215
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 95.2541

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 6.1163 JMD (High: 96.9807 / Low: 90.8644). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1713 JMD (High: 99.1785 / Low: 97.0072).

October Spread (Volatile) ±6.1163
September Spread (Stable) ±2.1713

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 4.1992 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1992

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 98.8003) against the same month in 2017 (average: 96.0584), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7419 (+2.85%).

2018 Avg (January) 98.8003
2017 Avg (January) 96.0584

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 101.0245 96.6326 98.8003
February 99.9846 97.3882 98.9046
March 100.9057 96.3710 98.6757
April 97.3719 93.8974 95.8340
May 96.1515 92.9473 94.5442
June 98.1684 95.7848 97.1705
July 98.7392 94.9270 96.9914
August 100.7543 98.1986 99.3411
September 99.1785 97.0072 98.0644
October 96.9807 90.8644 93.8652
November 92.6723 90.2197 91.7275
December 93.8793 89.7240 91.5349