YEARLY HIGH
0.1948 HNL
YEARLY LOW
0.1748 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1857 HNL

2018 JMD to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 0.1948. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 0.1748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0200 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1903 to the December average rate of 0.1898, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1948 was up 2.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1900, 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 974 HNL
2017 Average 915 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 874 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100.05 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1934
0.1750
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to HNL 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 0.1879, compared to 0.1834 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1879
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1834

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0125 HNL (High: 0.1924 / Low: 0.1799). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 HNL (High: 0.1903 / Low: 0.1881).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0125
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.1918) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1870), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0048 (+2.58%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.1918
2017 Avg (November) 0.1870

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1917 0.1893 0.1903
February 0.1900 0.1858 0.1877
March 0.1880 0.1842 0.1857
April 0.1906 0.1878 0.1897
May 0.1903 0.1881 0.1893
June 0.1886 0.1816 0.1848
July 0.1856 0.1794 0.1831
August 0.1798 0.1748 0.1771
September 0.1790 0.1749 0.1765
October 0.1878 0.1781 0.1822
November 0.1948 0.1887 0.1918
December 0.1924 0.1799 0.1898