YEARLY HIGH
73.3141 GNF
YEARLY LOW
65.7695 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
70.2872 GNF

2018 JMD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 73.3141. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 65.7695.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.5446 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.5316 to the December average rate of 71.6086, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 73.3141 was down 0.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 73.6864, 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 366,571 GNF
2017 Average 355,563 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 328,848 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,723.02 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

73.1305
65.9447
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to GNF 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 71.4548, compared to 69.1197 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3350 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.4548
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.1197

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 3.7521 GNF (High: 70.7756 / Low: 67.0235). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8682 GNF (High: 73.0470 / Low: 72.1788).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.7521
January Spread (Stable) ±0.8682

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 2.3759 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3759

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 71.9990) against the same month in 2017 (average: 71.4190), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5800 (+0.81%).

2018 Avg (November) 71.9990
2017 Avg (November) 71.4190

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 73.0470 72.1788 72.5316
February 72.4345 70.8306 71.6533
March 71.6268 70.2512 70.8126
April 72.6096 71.2349 72.2835
May 72.4338 71.1264 71.7968
June 71.1643 68.3508 69.6507
July 70.0116 67.7814 69.1076
August 67.8695 65.9530 66.7317
September 67.4764 65.7695 66.5435
October 70.7756 67.0235 68.7279
November 73.3141 70.8402 71.9990
December 72.5959 70.8509 71.6086