2018 JMD to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 JMD to COP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the JMD to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 25.7697. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 21.4348.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3350 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.0988 to the December average rate of 25.2099, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 25.7697 was up 6.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 24.2453, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 JMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
JMD to COP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 22.5966, compared to 23.3126 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7160 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 2.8783 COP (High: 25.0198 / Low: 22.1415). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8266 COP (High: 22.8011 / Low: 21.9745).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.5411 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 25.2099) against the same month in 2017 (average: 23.8888), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3211 (+5.53%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.1645 | 22.6041 | 23.0988 |
| February | 23.1923 | 22.2806 | 22.7941 |
| March | 22.8011 | 21.9745 | 22.3498 |
| April | 22.6695 | 21.6947 | 22.2495 |
| May | 23.1908 | 22.3292 | 22.8142 |
| June | 22.8328 | 21.7246 | 22.2731 |
| July | 22.6571 | 21.5275 | 21.9883 |
| August | 22.4806 | 21.4348 | 21.8288 |
| September | 22.6976 | 21.8529 | 22.2793 |
| October | 25.0198 | 22.1415 | 23.3555 |
| November | 25.7692 | 24.7204 | 25.2137 |
| December | 25.7697 | 24.6899 | 25.2099 |