2018 CAD to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

105.9655 JMD

YEARLY LOW

93.4004 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

99.4457 JMD

2018 CAD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 105.9655. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 93.4004.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.5650 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 99.9120 to the December average rate of 95.0617, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 105.9655 was down 1.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 107.2473, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 529,827 JMD

2017 Average 494,727 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 467,002 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 62,825.21 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

105.5316

94.1099

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 98.7707, compared to 100.1206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3499 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 98.7707

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 100.1206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 7.0546 JMD (High: 104.7141 / Low: 97.6595). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9406 JMD (High: 105.4429 / Low: 103.5023).

October Spread (Volatile) ±7.0546

September Spread (Stable) ±1.9406

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 5.5947 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.5947

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 103.9437) against the same month in 2017 (average: 101.3353), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6084 (+2.57%).

2018 Avg (August) 103.9437

2017 Avg (August) 101.3353

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	101.0848	98.4662	99.9120
February	101.4411	98.9936	99.9630
March	100.0609	97.2281	98.4028
April	99.1099	96.9649	97.9390
May	98.5044	96.3906	97.5578
June	99.9498	97.8753	98.8497
July	102.3109	98.0908	99.7514
August	105.9655	102.6167	103.9437
September	105.4429	103.5023	104.5798
October	104.7141	97.6595	101.4909
November	97.9499	93.9418	95.8962
December	96.1994	93.4004	95.0617