2018 JMD to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2244 ETB

YEARLY LOW

0.2010 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2149 ETB

2018 JMD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 0.2244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 0.2010.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0234 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2210 to the December average rate of 0.2206, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2244 was up 1.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2200, 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 1,122 ETB

2017 Average 935 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 1,005 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 117.04 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

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JMD to ETB 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 0.2180, compared to 0.2118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2180

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0107 ETB (High: 0.2178 / Low: 0.2071). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 ETB (High: 0.2212 / Low: 0.2179).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0107

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

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 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.2213) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2163), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0050 (+2.30%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.2213

2017 Avg (November) 0.2163

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2235	0.2193	0.2210
February	0.2216	0.2165	0.2188
March	0.2191	0.2143	0.2162
April	0.2212	0.2179	0.2202
May	0.2209	0.2169	0.2191
June	0.2174	0.2086	0.2125
July	0.2130	0.2058	0.2105
August	0.2076	0.2012	0.2039
September	0.2065	0.2010	0.2035
October	0.2178	0.2071	0.2110
November	0.2244	0.2179	0.2213
December	0.2230	0.2170	0.2206