2018 JMD to GYD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6772 GYD

YEARLY LOW

1.5212 GYD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6177 GYD

2018 JMD to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 1.6772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 1.5212.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1560 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6672 to the December average rate of 1.6356, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6772 was up 0.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6642, 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 8,386 GYD

2017 Average 8,083 GYD

Yearly Trough Low 7,606 GYD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 779.86 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6805

1.5208

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JMD to GYD 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 1.6460, compared to 1.5895 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0566 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6460

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5895

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0809 GYD (High: 1.6301 / Low: 1.5491). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0274 GYD (High: 1.5487 / Low: 1.5212).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0809

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0274

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0531 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0531

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 1.6635) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5997), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0638 (+3.99%).

2018 Avg (May) 1.6635

2017 Avg (May) 1.5997

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6742	1.6449	1.6672
February	1.6686	1.6285	1.6479
March	1.6486	1.6134	1.6271
April	1.6770	1.6365	1.6602
May	1.6772	1.6399	1.6635
June	1.6506	1.5804	1.6103
July	1.6166	1.5421	1.5940
August	1.5646	1.5213	1.5410
September	1.5487	1.5212	1.5341
October	1.6301	1.5491	1.5808
November	1.6721	1.6288	1.6512
December	1.6574	1.6213	1.6356