2018 JMD to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.0522 CDF

YEARLY LOW

11.7325 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.5754 CDF

2018 JMD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 13.0522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 11.7325.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3196 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.8928 to the December average rate of 12.7153, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.0522 was up 0.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.9401, 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 65,261 CDF

2017 Average 56,860 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 58,663 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,598.11 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.0350

11.9026

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to CDF 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 12.7780, compared to 12.3728 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.7780

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.3728

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.8173 CDF (High: 12.5499 / Low: 11.7325). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1761 CDF (High: 12.9893 / Low: 12.8132).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.8173

April Spread (Stable) ±0.1761

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4074 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 12.8276) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.4454), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3822 (+3.07%).

2018 Avg (November) 12.8276

2017 Avg (November) 12.4454

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.0251	12.5716	12.8928
February	12.9194	12.7102	12.8127
March	12.8446	12.6070	12.7124
April	12.9893	12.8132	12.9406
May	12.9803	12.7126	12.8584
June	12.7214	12.2196	12.4510
July	12.5499	11.7325	12.3733
August	12.1986	11.8259	11.9970
September	12.1459	11.9232	12.0038
October	12.7272	12.0764	12.3198
November	13.0522	12.5683	12.8276
December	12.8448	12.6093	12.7153