2018 JMD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9116 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.8067 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8573 JPY

2018 JMD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.9116. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 0.8067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1049 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8935 to the December average rate of 0.8772, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9116 was down 0.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9142, 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 4,558 JPY

2017 Average 4,371 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 4,034 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 524.35 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9030

0.8110

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to JPY 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 0.8616, compared to 0.8529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8616

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0458 JPY (High: 0.8850 / Low: 0.8392). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0237 JPY (High: 0.8490 / Low: 0.8253).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0458

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0237

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0352 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0352

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.8935) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8929), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+0.07%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.8935

2017 Avg (January) 0.8929

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9116	0.8722	0.8935
February	0.8850	0.8392	0.8583
March	0.8490	0.8253	0.8333
April	0.8769	0.8403	0.8624
May	0.8830	0.8560	0.8734
June	0.8641	0.8344	0.8489
July	0.8636	0.8315	0.8506
August	0.8360	0.8067	0.8187
September	0.8456	0.8077	0.8224
October	0.8814	0.8358	0.8529
November	0.9038	0.8792	0.8954
December	0.8955	0.8595	0.8772