2018 JMD to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5767 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.5057 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5304 BTN

2018 JMD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 0.5767. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 0.5057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0709 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5123 to the December average rate of 0.5526, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5767 was up 8.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5328, 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 2,883 BTN

2017 Average 2,536 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 2,529 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 354.74 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5734

0.5055

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to BTN 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 0.5203, compared to 0.5406 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0203 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5203

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5406

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0337 BTN (High: 0.5767 / Low: 0.5430). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 BTN (High: 0.5162 / Low: 0.5094).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0337

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0152 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.5569) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5083), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0487 (+9.58%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.5569

2017 Avg (October) 0.5083

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5162	0.5094	0.5123
February	0.5148	0.5077	0.5121
March	0.5183	0.5057	0.5112
April	0.5360	0.5159	0.5262
May	0.5422	0.5310	0.5374
June	0.5298	0.5154	0.5225
July	0.5320	0.5148	0.5244
August	0.5195	0.5081	0.5129
September	0.5388	0.5167	0.5289
October	0.5767	0.5430	0.5569
November	0.5753	0.5495	0.5678
December	0.5636	0.5430	0.5526