YEARLY HIGH
100.1769 JMD
YEARLY LOW
80.2499 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
91.8135 JMD

2018 BND to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 26, valuing the pair at 100.1769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 80.2499.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.9270 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 93.9717 to the December average rate of 81.4984, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 100.1769 was up 2.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 97.3046, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 500,884 JMD
2017 Average 464,843 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 401,249 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 99,635.09 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

98.2305
79.9773
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 94.0447, compared to 89.5823 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.4624 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 94.0447
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 89.5823

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 12.0458 JMD (High: 97.6180 / Low: 85.5722). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0253 JMD (High: 97.8024 / Low: 95.7770).

June Spread (Volatile) ±12.0458
March Spread (Stable) ±2.0253

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 6.5238 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.5238

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 90.0614) against the same month in 2017 (average: 93.8761), the exchange rate shifted by -3.8147 (-4.06%).

2018 Avg (August) 90.0614
2017 Avg (August) 93.8761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 95.6115 92.6617 93.9717
February 96.1391 93.9926 95.2424
March 97.8024 95.7770 96.7094
April 96.0507 93.1555 94.7790
May 94.7213 85.4367 92.9662
June 97.6180 85.5722 90.5997
July 96.7703 86.3375 92.4824
August 100.1769 88.3801 90.0614
September 99.5421 89.7914 92.2593
October 96.5474 90.7550 93.8580
November 91.9573 80.2499 87.3343
December 92.3905 80.3626 81.4984