YEARLY HIGH
160.3074 JMD
YEARLY LOW
142.1740 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
152.1918 JMD

2018 EUR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EUR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 160.3074. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 142.1740.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.1335 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 151.5300 to the December average rate of 145.4587, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 160.3074 was up 2.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 156.5668, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 801,537 JMD
2017 Average 724,986 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 710,870 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90,667.46 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

160.2283
142.3359
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 152.7947, compared to 151.5890 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 152.7947
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 151.5890

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 9.9326 JMD (High: 155.3366 / Low: 145.4040). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7415 JMD (High: 158.5119 / Low: 154.7705).

October Spread (Volatile) ±9.9326
March Spread (Stable) ±3.7415

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 8.0477 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.0477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 158.7373) against the same month in 2017 (average: 154.7336), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0037 (+2.59%).

2018 Avg (September) 158.7373
2017 Avg (September) 154.7336

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 154.7281 147.5735 151.5300
February 157.3337 153.3095 155.2126
March 158.5119 154.7705 156.9114
April 154.9682 150.6164 153.1845
May 149.8491 145.4880 148.4603
June 153.7458 148.2121 151.4696
July 156.0482 150.5976 153.1519
August 160.1915 153.7650 156.4843
September 160.3074 156.1699 158.7373
October 155.3366 145.4040 151.8746
November 146.2121 142.1740 143.8269
December 147.3172 143.4824 145.4587