YEARLY HIGH
0.0312 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0252 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0283 BRL

2018 JMD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 0.0312. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.0252.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0258 to the December average rate of 0.0304, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0312 was up 16.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0268, 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 156 BRL
2017 Average 124 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 126 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.27 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0309
0.0253
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to BRL 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 0.0271, compared to 0.0295 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0271
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0295

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0028 BRL (High: 0.0303 / Low: 0.0276). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 BRL (High: 0.0263 / Low: 0.0255).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0299) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0258), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0040 (+15.50%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0299
2017 Avg (November) 0.0258

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0266 0.0253 0.0258
February 0.0263 0.0255 0.0258
March 0.0264 0.0252 0.0258
April 0.0281 0.0263 0.0273
May 0.0297 0.0281 0.0289
June 0.0305 0.0285 0.0291
July 0.0303 0.0278 0.0292
August 0.0303 0.0276 0.0289
September 0.0308 0.0296 0.0301
October 0.0299 0.0276 0.0284
November 0.0312 0.0288 0.0299
December 0.0308 0.0299 0.0304