YEARLY HIGH
7.6844 JMD
YEARLY LOW
6.9616 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.2372 JMD

2018 EGP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 7.6844. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 6.9616.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7228 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0160 to the December average rate of 7.1383, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.6844 was down 6.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.1929, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 38,422 JMD
2017 Average 36,004 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 34,808 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,613.91 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.6777
6.9559
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 7.1215, compared to 7.3529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2314 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.1215
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.3529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.3670 JMD (High: 7.5297 / Low: 7.1627). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0926 JMD (High: 7.1046 / Low: 7.0120).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3670
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0926

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3117 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 7.6176) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.3599), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2577 (+3.50%).

2018 Avg (September) 7.6176
2017 Avg (September) 7.3599

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.0653 6.9616 7.0160
February 7.1956 7.0437 7.1142
March 7.2799 7.1285 7.2173
April 7.1581 7.0171 7.0624
May 7.1046 7.0120 7.0582
June 7.3869 7.1020 7.2612
July 7.4936 7.2206 7.3223
August 7.6741 7.4675 7.5862
September 7.6844 7.5442 7.6176
October 7.5297 7.1627 7.3824
November 7.1635 6.9803 7.0708
December 7.2038 7.0716 7.1383