2018 HTG to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0390 JMD

YEARLY LOW

1.6477 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9118 JMD

2018 HTG to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 2.0390. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.6477.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3913 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9256 to the December average rate of 1.6810, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0390 was down 3.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1122, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,195 JMD

2017 Average 9,884 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 8,239 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,956.51 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0462

1.6478

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 1.9498, compared to 1.8738 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0760 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9498

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8738

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1441 JMD (High: 1.9281 / Low: 1.7840). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0426 JMD (High: 1.9512 / Low: 1.9086).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1441

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0426

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 0.1278 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1278

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 2.0130) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0107), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+0.11%).

2018 Avg (August) 2.0130

2017 Avg (August) 2.0107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9496	1.8868	1.9256
February	1.9783	1.9354	1.9598
March	1.9954	1.9469	1.9736
April	1.9512	1.9086	1.9263
May	1.9630	1.9136	1.9430
June	1.9936	1.9503	1.9706
July	1.9970	1.9388	1.9722
August	2.0390	1.9700	2.0130
September	1.9911	1.9270	1.9638
October	1.9281	1.7840	1.8704
November	1.7871	1.7093	1.7426
December	1.7266	1.6477	1.6810