2018 BRL to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

39.7009 JMD

YEARLY LOW

32.0074 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

35.4599 JMD

2018 BRL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 39.7009. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 32.0074.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6935 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.7192 to the December average rate of 32.8622, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 39.7009 was down 5.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 42.0573, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 992,523 JMD

2017 Average 1,005,297 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 800,184 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 192,338.31 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

39.3910

32.2687

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 36.9675, compared to 33.9523 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.0152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.9675

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.9523

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 3.3061 JMD (High: 36.2712 / Low: 32.9651). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9089 JMD (High: 33.4184 / Low: 32.5094).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.3061

December Spread (Stable) ±0.9089

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.1655 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1655

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 38.7975) against the same month in 2017 (average: 41.2071), the exchange rate shifted by -2.4096 (-5.85%).

2018 Avg (March) 38.7975

2017 Avg (March) 41.2071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	39.5882	37.5299	38.7192
February	39.2699	38.0512	38.7119
March	39.7009	37.8693	38.7975
April	38.0559	35.5443	36.6320
May	35.6247	33.6386	34.5929
June	35.1317	32.7584	34.3514
July	35.9478	32.9537	34.3066
August	36.2712	32.9651	34.6130
September	33.8319	32.4613	33.2510
October	36.2439	33.3953	35.1740
November	34.6891	32.0074	33.5067
December	33.4184	32.5094	32.8622