2018 IQD to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1153 JMD

YEARLY LOW

0.1038 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1083 JMD

2018 IQD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IQD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 0.1153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 0.1038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0114 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1045 to the December average rate of 0.1073, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1153 was up 2.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1122, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 576 JMD

2017 Average 547 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 519 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 57.09 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1152

0.1035

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD 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 0.1062, compared to 0.1104 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1062

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1104

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0055 JMD (High: 0.1131 / Low: 0.1077). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 JMD (High: 0.1052 / Low: 0.1038).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1143) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1109), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+3.05%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1143

2017 Avg (September) 0.1109

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1052	0.1038	0.1045
February	0.1074	0.1047	0.1060
March	0.1084	0.1057	0.1072
April	0.1062	0.1043	0.1049
May	0.1067	0.1044	0.1055
June	0.1110	0.1061	0.1090
July	0.1119	0.1087	0.1100
August	0.1150	0.1120	0.1138
September	0.1153	0.1129	0.1143
October	0.1131	0.1077	0.1110
November	0.1076	0.1050	0.1062
December	0.1083	0.1057	0.1073