YEARLY HIGH
0.0635 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0570 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0609 HKD

2018 JMD to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0635. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 0.0570.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0064 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0630 to the December average rate of 0.0612, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0635 was up 1.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0628, 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 317 HKD
2017 Average 304 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 285 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.00 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0635
0.0570
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to HKD 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 0.0621, compared to 0.0596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0621
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0029 HKD (High: 0.0612 / Low: 0.0582). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 HKD (High: 0.0635 / Low: 0.0626).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0630) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0602), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+4.56%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0630
2017 Avg (January) 0.0602

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0635 0.0626 0.0630
February 0.0629 0.0616 0.0622
March 0.0624 0.0611 0.0616
April 0.0632 0.0622 0.0629
May 0.0631 0.0618 0.0625
June 0.0618 0.0594 0.0605
July 0.0607 0.0588 0.0599
August 0.0588 0.0573 0.0579
September 0.0582 0.0570 0.0575
October 0.0612 0.0582 0.0593
November 0.0627 0.0610 0.0619
December 0.0617 0.0608 0.0612