2018 DJF to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7728 JMD

YEARLY LOW

0.6900 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7247 JMD

2018 DJF to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 0.7728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.6900.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0828 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6950 to the December average rate of 0.7182, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7728 was up 5.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7331, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,864 JMD

2017 Average 3,588 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 3,450 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 414.07 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7721

0.6880

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.7104, compared to 0.7390 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0286 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7104

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7390

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0353 JMD (High: 0.7560 / Low: 0.7207). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 JMD (High: 0.6988 / Low: 0.6900).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0353

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0317 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0317

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.7651) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7266), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0385 (+5.30%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.7651

2017 Avg (September) 0.7266

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6988	0.6900	0.6950
February	0.7179	0.6968	0.7080
March	0.7240	0.7107	0.7185
April	0.7124	0.7026	0.7055
May	0.7136	0.7026	0.7069
June	0.7419	0.7137	0.7287
July	0.7510	0.7260	0.7359
August	0.7700	0.7503	0.7616
September	0.7728	0.7558	0.7651
October	0.7560	0.7207	0.7425
November	0.7203	0.7018	0.7108
December	0.7238	0.7114	0.7182