2018 BOB to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.9031 JMD

YEARLY LOW

17.8578 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.6520 JMD

2018 BOB to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 19.9031. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 17.8578.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0453 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.9687 to the December average rate of 18.4985, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 19.9031 was up 5.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.8454, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 99,515 JMD

2017 Average 92,475 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 89,289 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,226.29 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

19.8756

17.7953

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BOB 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 18.2609, compared to 19.0432 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7823 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.2609

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.0432

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.9726 JMD (High: 19.5351 / Low: 18.5626). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1812 JMD (High: 18.0390 / Low: 17.8578).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.9726

January Spread (Stable) ±0.1812

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.8062 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 19.7022) against the same month in 2017 (average: 18.6019), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1003 (+5.92%).

2018 Avg (September) 19.7022

2017 Avg (September) 18.6019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.0390	17.8578	17.9687
February	18.3884	17.9985	18.1904
March	18.5596	18.2025	18.4072
April	18.2518	17.9937	18.0618
May	18.3933	18.0311	18.1713
June	19.1147	18.3200	18.7659
July	19.3159	18.7093	18.9709
August	19.9027	19.3091	19.6315
September	19.9031	19.4695	19.7022
October	19.5351	18.5626	19.1311
November	18.5740	18.2217	18.3250
December	18.6598	18.3023	18.4985