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