2018 FJD to JMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 FJD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the FJD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 65.2988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 59.0783.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2205 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.4674 to the December average rate of 60.2263, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 65.2988 was up 0.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 65.2746, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FJD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
FJD to JMD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 61.7263, compared to 62.0706 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3443 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 3.6678 JMD (High: 63.2889 / Low: 59.6211). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0434 JMD (High: 60.1216 / Low: 59.0783).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.4950 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 64.2484) against the same month in 2017 (average: 63.3043), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9441 (+1.49%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62.5085 | 60.3980 | 61.4674 |
| February | 62.8589 | 61.6478 | 62.2834 |
| March | 63.7921 | 61.4503 | 62.6631 |
| April | 62.3015 | 60.2032 | 61.1508 |
| May | 61.2241 | 59.5948 | 60.3922 |
| June | 63.2734 | 61.1234 | 62.4009 |
| July | 63.8701 | 61.4561 | 62.4342 |
| August | 65.2988 | 63.4955 | 64.2484 |
| September | 64.9175 | 63.1997 | 64.1258 |
| October | 63.2889 | 59.6211 | 61.6307 |
| November | 60.1216 | 59.0783 | 59.7583 |
| December | 60.7869 | 59.5274 | 60.2263 |