YEARLY HIGH
10207.6374 STD
YEARLY LOW
9685.8441 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
9920.5737 STD

2018 FJD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 3, valuing the pair at 10207.6374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 9685.8441.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 521.7933 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9993.5926 to the December average rate of 9916.4491, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10207.6374 was down 10.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 11380.2482, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51,038,187 STD
2017 Average 52,742,727 STD
Yearly Trough Low 48,429,221 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,608,966.28 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10139.5285
9736.3212
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD to STD 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 9910.5119, compared to 9930.6354 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.1235 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9910.5119
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9930.6354

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 418.9049 STD (High: 10183.8565 / Low: 9764.9517). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 123.3096 STD (High: 9901.8479 / Low: 9778.5383).

May Spread (Volatile) ±418.9049
February Spread (Stable) ±123.3096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 158.5919 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -158.5919

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 10105.9279) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10589.2982), the exchange rate shifted by -483.3703 (-4.56%).

2018 Avg (June) 10105.9279
2017 Avg (June) 10589.2982

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10078.3166 9853.5077 9993.5926
February 9901.8479 9778.5383 9835.0007
March 9890.6613 9718.3904 9797.1278
April 9863.5668 9685.8441 9769.9218
May 10183.8565 9764.9517 9961.5004
June 10207.6374 9993.0078 10105.9279
July 10069.9620 9928.0380 10006.3736
August 10076.6423 9857.9233 9974.3280
September 9994.5588 9825.2415 9907.7566
October 9929.2893 9763.0678 9837.1326
November 10015.7772 9752.6599 9941.7726
December 10040.8441 9808.4676 9916.4491