2018 IMP to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

137.6007 JMD

YEARLY LOW

123.3042 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

128.8810 JMD

2018 IMP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IMP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 137.6007. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 123.3042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.2965 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 124.1962 to the December average rate of 127.8504, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 137.6007 was up 5.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 130.9910, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 688,003 JMD

2017 Average 641,541 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 616,521 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 71,482.71 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

137.4504

122.9913

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IMP 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 126.2009, compared to 131.5611 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.3602 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 126.2009

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 131.5611

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 6.2823 JMD (High: 134.5600 / Low: 128.2777). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5076 JMD (High: 124.8118 / Low: 123.3042).

October Spread (Volatile) ±6.2823

January Spread (Stable) ±1.5076

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 5.6459 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.6459

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 136.2454) against the same month in 2017 (average: 129.8734), the exchange rate shifted by +6.3721 (+4.91%).

2018 Avg (September) 136.2454

2017 Avg (September) 129.8734

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	124.8118	123.3042	124.1962
February	127.0637	124.3599	125.7124
March	128.2148	125.7982	127.2125
April	126.1198	124.2841	124.7901
May	127.0131	124.4965	125.5837
June	132.0957	127.0299	129.7104
July	133.4322	129.2286	130.9650
August	137.1012	133.5520	135.5898
September	137.6007	134.5694	136.2454
October	134.5600	128.2777	132.1810
November	128.2281	124.9341	126.5351
December	128.8789	126.6600	127.8504