2018 CRC to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2413 JMD

YEARLY LOW

0.2035 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2236 JMD

2018 CRC to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 0.2413. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.2035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0378 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2190 to the December average rate of 0.2136, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2413 was up 2.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2352, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,207 JMD

2017 Average 1,134 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 1,018 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 189.04 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2420

0.2042

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CRC 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 0.2223, compared to 0.2249 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) 0.2223

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2249

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0199 JMD (High: 0.2317 / Low: 0.2118). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 JMD (High: 0.2200 / Low: 0.2176).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0199

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 0.0162 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.2388) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2217), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0171 (+7.73%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.2388

2017 Avg (August) 0.2217

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2200	0.2176	0.2190
February	0.2229	0.2177	0.2201
March	0.2251	0.2218	0.2238
April	0.2225	0.2195	0.2204
May	0.2246	0.2200	0.2219
June	0.2330	0.2238	0.2288
July	0.2352	0.2278	0.2309
August	0.2413	0.2354	0.2388
September	0.2397	0.2323	0.2352
October	0.2317	0.2118	0.2236
November	0.2118	0.2035	0.2074
December	0.2153	0.2107	0.2136