YEARLY HIGH
0.0163 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0146 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0156 BZD

2018 JMD to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 0.0146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0162 to the December average rate of 0.0158, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0163 was up 0.94% 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 BZD
2017 Average 78 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 73 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.41 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0163
0.0146
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to BZD 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 0.0153 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) 0.0153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0007 BZD (High: 0.0157 / Low: 0.0149). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BZD (High: 0.0163 / Low: 0.0161).

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: 0.0162) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0156), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+3.71%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0162
2017 Avg (January) 0.0156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0163 0.0161 0.0162
February 0.0162 0.0158 0.0160
March 0.0160 0.0156 0.0158
April 0.0162 0.0159 0.0161
May 0.0161 0.0158 0.0160
June 0.0158 0.0152 0.0155
July 0.0156 0.0150 0.0153
August 0.0151 0.0147 0.0148
September 0.0149 0.0146 0.0148
October 0.0157 0.0149 0.0152
November 0.0161 0.0157 0.0159
December 0.0159 0.0156 0.0158