2018 ILS to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

38.2836 JMD

YEARLY LOW

33.5138 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

35.8711 JMD

2018 ILS to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 38.2836. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 33.5138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7697 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.3058 to the December average rate of 34.0594, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 38.2836 was up 2.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 37.3817, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 191,418 JMD

2017 Average 178,465 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 167,569 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,848.59 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

38.3158

33.6724

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 35.8686, compared to 35.8736 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.8686

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.8736

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 2.5562 JMD (High: 37.0753 / Low: 34.5191). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2940 JMD (High: 34.2166 / Low: 33.9225).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.5562

December Spread (Stable) ±0.2940

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.9850 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9850

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 37.9289) against the same month in 2017 (average: 36.7871), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1418 (+3.10%).

2018 Avg (September) 37.9289

2017 Avg (September) 36.7871

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	36.7377	35.7673	36.3058
February	36.5467	35.5287	35.9382
March	37.2718	35.8604	36.7045
April	35.8859	34.6479	35.2710
May	35.6147	34.3704	35.0047
June	36.5001	35.6445	35.9872
July	36.5385	35.2742	35.9526
August	37.8953	36.2911	37.0023
September	38.2836	37.0312	37.9289
October	37.0753	34.5191	36.1416
November	34.6926	33.5138	34.1566
December	34.2166	33.9225	34.0594