YEARLY HIGH
0.0145 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.0130 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0139 AWG

2018 JMD to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0145. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 0.0130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0144 to the December average rate of 0.0141, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0145 was up 0.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0144, 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 73 AWG
2017 Average 70 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 65 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.47 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0145
0.0131
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to AWG 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 0.0142, compared to 0.0137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0142
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0007 AWG (High: 0.0140 / Low: 0.0134). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AWG (High: 0.0145 / Low: 0.0143).

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

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0144) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0140), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+3.25%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0144
2017 Avg (January) 0.0140

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0145 0.0143 0.0144
February 0.0144 0.0141 0.0142
March 0.0142 0.0139 0.0140
April 0.0144 0.0141 0.0143
May 0.0144 0.0141 0.0142
June 0.0141 0.0135 0.0138
July 0.0138 0.0134 0.0137
August 0.0134 0.0131 0.0132
September 0.0134 0.0130 0.0132
October 0.0140 0.0134 0.0136
November 0.0144 0.0140 0.0142
December 0.0142 0.0140 0.0141