2018 CHF to JMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 CHF to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the CHF to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 141.9583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 124.3158.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.6424 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 129.2943 to the December average rate of 128.8514, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 141.9583 was up 3.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 137.3174, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CHF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
CHF 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 130.6432, compared to 132.9641 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3209 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 8.9297 JMD (High: 136.4062 / Low: 127.4765). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9472 JMD (High: 127.9475 / Low: 125.0004).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 7.6756 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 140.6629) against the same month in 2017 (average: 135.0258), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6371 (+4.17%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 133.4662 | 125.7276 | 129.2943 |
| February | 136.4403 | 132.8296 | 134.5474 |
| March | 135.8022 | 131.5087 | 134.2163 |
| April | 131.7891 | 125.8362 | 128.8435 |
| May | 128.8476 | 124.3158 | 125.9424 |
| June | 133.1150 | 128.4796 | 131.0153 |
| July | 134.8763 | 130.1933 | 131.7102 |
| August | 141.2082 | 134.6562 | 137.1294 |
| September | 141.9583 | 137.1169 | 140.6629 |
| October | 136.4062 | 127.4765 | 132.9872 |
| November | 127.9475 | 125.0004 | 126.4436 |
| December | 130.5309 | 126.9488 | 128.8514 |