2018 JMD to KGS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5613 KGS

YEARLY LOW

0.4952 KGS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5315 KGS

2018 JMD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.5613. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 0.4952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0661 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5559 to the December average rate of 0.5374, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5613 was up 0.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5598, 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 2,807 KGS

2017 Average 2,680 KGS

Yearly Trough Low 2,476 KGS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 330.63 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5615

0.4945

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to KGS 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 0.5427, compared to 0.5204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0222 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5427

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5204

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0274 KGS (High: 0.5352 / Low: 0.5078). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 KGS (High: 0.5508 / Low: 0.5415).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0274

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0192 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.5559) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5384), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0176 (+3.26%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.5559

2017 Avg (January) 0.5384

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5613	0.5488	0.5559
February	0.5501	0.5357	0.5436
March	0.5428	0.5317	0.5358
April	0.5508	0.5415	0.5480
May	0.5535	0.5382	0.5458
June	0.5385	0.5170	0.5267
July	0.5285	0.5108	0.5210
August	0.5102	0.4970	0.5026
September	0.5063	0.4952	0.5001
October	0.5352	0.5078	0.5185
November	0.5499	0.5357	0.5430
December	0.5425	0.5331	0.5374