2018 JMD to IRR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

340.2002 IRR

YEARLY LOW

286.5379 IRR

YEARLY AVERAGE

315.4261 IRR

2018 JMD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 340.2002. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 286.5379.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 53.6623 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 290.2119 to the December average rate of 330.5206, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 340.2002 was up 18.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 286.4782, 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 1,701,001 IRR

2017 Average 1,288,444 IRR

Yearly Trough Low 1,432,689 IRR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 268,311.57 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

340.4202

285.6475

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to IRR 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 305.0183, compared to 325.8340 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.8156 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 305.0183

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 325.8340

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 37.6172 IRR (High: 336.3101 / Low: 298.6929). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7178 IRR (High: 297.1688 / Low: 293.4510).

May Spread (Volatile) ±37.6172

February Spread (Stable) ±3.7178

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 10.9149 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.9149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 335.8558) against the same month in 2017 (average: 274.8140), the exchange rate shifted by +61.0418 (+22.21%).

2018 Avg (November) 335.8558

2017 Avg (November) 274.8140

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	297.1655	286.5379	290.2119
February	297.1688	293.4510	294.8378
March	298.8599	292.0875	294.7748
April	302.8668	298.4188	300.5964
May	336.3101	298.6929	323.0728
June	332.0615	321.4746	326.6160
July	333.5398	327.9765	330.4669
August	328.3152	314.8534	319.5520
September	320.8950	313.6960	316.8380
October	331.2769	315.7868	321.7704
November	340.2002	331.4150	335.8558
December	335.5079	326.7019	330.5206