YEARLY HIGH
0.0852 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0766 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0796 JMD

2018 CDF to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CDF to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 0.0852. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 0.0766.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0086 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0776 to the December average rate of 0.0786, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0852 was down 23.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1118, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 426 JMD
2017 Average 444 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 383 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.09 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0840
0.0767
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0783, compared to 0.0809 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0783
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0809

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0056 JMD (High: 0.0852 / Low: 0.0797). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 JMD (High: 0.0780 / Low: 0.0770).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0808) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0825), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-2.01%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0808
2017 Avg (July) 0.0825

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0795 0.0768 0.0776
February 0.0787 0.0774 0.0780
March 0.0793 0.0779 0.0787
April 0.0780 0.0770 0.0773
May 0.0787 0.0770 0.0778
June 0.0818 0.0786 0.0803
July 0.0852 0.0797 0.0808
August 0.0846 0.0820 0.0834
September 0.0839 0.0823 0.0833
October 0.0828 0.0786 0.0812
November 0.0796 0.0766 0.0780
December 0.0793 0.0779 0.0786