2018 JMD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.5268 BIF

YEARLY LOW

12.8718 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.8064 BIF

2018 JMD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 14.5268. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 12.8718.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6551 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.1961 to the December average rate of 14.1381, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.5268 was up 2.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.1578, 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 72,634 BIF

2017 Average 67,149 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 64,359 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,275.37 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.3429

12.9145

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to BIF 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 14.0171, compared to 13.5957 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.0171

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.5957

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.8969 BIF (High: 14.0502 / Low: 13.1532). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2381 BIF (High: 14.3492 / Low: 14.1111).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.8969

January Spread (Stable) ±0.2381

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 0.4341 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4341

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 14.2239) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.9058), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3181 (+2.29%).

2018 Avg (November) 14.2239

2017 Avg (November) 13.9058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.3492	14.1111	14.1961
February	14.2319	13.9001	14.0402
March	14.1482	13.7058	13.8858
April	14.3036	14.0191	14.1986
May	14.2892	13.9033	14.1079
June	14.0518	13.3910	13.6738
July	13.7693	13.2494	13.5263
August	13.2946	12.9002	13.0955
September	13.2115	12.8718	13.0336
October	14.0502	13.1532	13.5567
November	14.5268	13.9826	14.2239
December	14.3336	13.9631	14.1381