2018 JEP to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 JEP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the JEP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 21169.9848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 19675.8936.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1494.0912 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20194.0890 to the December average rate of 21050.5996, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21169.9848 was down 9.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 23450.2500, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 JEP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
JEP to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 20265.5001, compared to 21048.3580 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 782.8579 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 769.6537 STD (High: 21139.0831 / Low: 20369.4294). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 STD (High: 21050.5996 / Low: 21050.5996).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 342.9959 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 21005.9921) against the same month in 2017 (average: 21831.4239), the exchange rate shifted by -825.4318 (-3.78%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20453.3353 | 19759.1504 | 20194.0890 |
| February | 20036.9907 | 19675.8936 | 19851.0932 |
| March | 19971.4907 | 19785.2553 | 19889.4297 |
| April | 20096.5098 | 19846.7090 | 19937.8211 |
| May | 21139.0831 | 20369.4294 | 20714.5755 |
| June | 21169.9848 | 20813.8644 | 21005.9921 |
| July | 21067.3977 | 20889.4378 | 20990.1013 |
| August | 21050.5996 | 21020.7998 | 21049.6383 |
| September | 21050.5996 | 21050.5996 | 21050.5996 |
| October | 21148.3784 | 21050.5996 | 21098.6098 |
| November | 21050.5996 | 21050.5996 | 21050.5996 |
| December | 21050.5996 | 21050.5996 | 21050.5996 |