YEARLY HIGH
20.4084 JMD
YEARLY LOW
17.9990 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.4987 JMD

2018 CNY to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 20.4084. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 17.9990.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4095 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.3288 to the December average rate of 18.5496, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.4084 was up 2.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.0055, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 510,211 JMD
2017 Average 474,811 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 449,974 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,237.13 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.3075
18.0512
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 19.8185, compared to 19.1788 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6397 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.8185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.1788

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.1786 JMD (High: 19.5897 / Low: 18.4111). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2474 JMD (High: 19.8264 / Low: 19.5789).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.1786
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2474

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.8642 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8642

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 20.0588) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.0625), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9963 (+5.23%).

2018 Avg (June) 20.0588
2017 Avg (June) 19.0625

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.7648 18.9437 19.3288
February 20.0857 19.7215 19.8819
March 20.2819 19.9799 20.1195
April 20.0458 19.6632 19.8103
May 19.8264 19.5789 19.7119
June 20.4084 19.6735 20.0588
July 19.6300 19.2678 19.5002
August 20.1187 19.5732 19.8060
September 20.1580 19.5911 19.8745
October 19.5897 18.4111 19.1034
November 18.6016 17.9990 18.2392
December 18.7701 18.2124 18.5496