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