YEARLY HIGH
0.0081 BMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0073 BMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0078 BMD

2018 JMD to BMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to BMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 0.0073.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 BMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0081 to the December average rate of 0.0078, 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 0.0081 was up 0.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0080, 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 41 BMD
2017 Average 39 BMD
Yearly Trough Low 36 BMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.21 BMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0081
0.0073
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to BMD 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 0.0079, compared to 0.0076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0079
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0004 BMD (High: 0.0078 / Low: 0.0074). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BMD (High: 0.0081 / Low: 0.0080).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0081) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0078), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+3.72%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0081
2017 Avg (January) 0.0078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0081 0.0080 0.0081
February 0.0080 0.0079 0.0080
March 0.0079 0.0078 0.0079
April 0.0080 0.0079 0.0080
May 0.0080 0.0079 0.0080
June 0.0079 0.0076 0.0077
July 0.0077 0.0075 0.0076
August 0.0075 0.0073 0.0074
September 0.0074 0.0073 0.0073
October 0.0078 0.0074 0.0076
November 0.0080 0.0078 0.0079
December 0.0079 0.0078 0.0078