YEARLY HIGH
0.0111 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0099 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0104 AUD

2018 JMD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.0099.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0101 to the December average rate of 0.0109, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0111 was up 3.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0108, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 56 AUD
2017 Average 51 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 49 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.23 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0110
0.0100
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JMD to AUD 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 0.0103, compared to 0.0105 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0103
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0105

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0007 AUD (High: 0.0110 / Low: 0.0103). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AUD (High: 0.0103 / Low: 0.0101).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0109) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0104), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+4.60%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0109
2017 Avg (December) 0.0104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0103 0.0099 0.0101
February 0.0103 0.0100 0.0101
March 0.0104 0.0099 0.0101
April 0.0106 0.0103 0.0104
May 0.0108 0.0104 0.0106
June 0.0104 0.0102 0.0103
July 0.0105 0.0101 0.0103
August 0.0102 0.0099 0.0101
September 0.0103 0.0101 0.0102
October 0.0110 0.0103 0.0107
November 0.0111 0.0108 0.0109
December 0.0111 0.0107 0.0109