2018 JMD to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0162 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0145 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0155 BBD

2018 JMD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 0.0145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0161 to the December average rate of 0.0156, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0162 was up 0.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0161, 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 81 BBD

2017 Average 78 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 73 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.43 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0162

0.0145

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JMD to BBD 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 0.0159, compared to 0.0152 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0159

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0152

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0007 BBD (High: 0.0156 / Low: 0.0149). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BBD (High: 0.0162 / Low: 0.0160).

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 July and August, 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: 0.0161) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0155), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+3.70%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0161

2017 Avg (January) 0.0155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0162	0.0160	0.0161
February	0.0161	0.0157	0.0159
March	0.0159	0.0156	0.0157
April	0.0161	0.0159	0.0160
May	0.0161	0.0157	0.0159
June	0.0157	0.0151	0.0154
July	0.0155	0.0150	0.0153
August	0.0150	0.0146	0.0148
September	0.0149	0.0145	0.0147
October	0.0156	0.0149	0.0151
November	0.0160	0.0156	0.0158
December	0.0158	0.0155	0.0156