YEARLY HIGH
0.1436 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.1301 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1383 EGP

2018 JMD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.1436. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 0.1301.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0135 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1425 to the December average rate of 0.1401, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1436 was down 2.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1479, 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 718 EGP
2017 Average 695 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 651 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67.56 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1437
0.1302
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to EGP 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 0.1404, compared to 0.1361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1404
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0068 EGP (High: 0.1396 / Low: 0.1328). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 EGP (High: 0.1426 / Low: 0.1408).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1425) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1446), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-1.43%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1425
2017 Avg (January) 0.1446

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1436 0.1415 0.1425
February 0.1420 0.1390 0.1406
March 0.1403 0.1374 0.1386
April 0.1425 0.1397 0.1416
May 0.1426 0.1408 0.1417
June 0.1408 0.1354 0.1377
July 0.1385 0.1334 0.1366
August 0.1339 0.1303 0.1318
September 0.1326 0.1301 0.1313
October 0.1396 0.1328 0.1355
November 0.1433 0.1396 0.1414
December 0.1414 0.1388 0.1401