2018 JMD to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 JMD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the JMD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 9.0415. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 8.0900.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9515 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.5825 to the December average rate of 8.7880, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.0415 was down 3.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.3982, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 JMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
JMD to KRW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.5293, compared to 8.5554 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0261 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.5888 KRW (High: 8.8861 / Low: 8.2973). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1357 KRW (High: 8.6715 / Low: 8.5358).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, 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 0.2982 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 8.9068) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.7351), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1717 (+1.97%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.6715 | 8.5358 | 8.5825 |
| February | 8.7721 | 8.4562 | 8.5886 |
| March | 8.5715 | 8.3048 | 8.4240 |
| April | 8.6761 | 8.3722 | 8.5680 |
| May | 8.6459 | 8.4718 | 8.5720 |
| June | 8.6126 | 8.3457 | 8.4405 |
| July | 8.6663 | 8.3607 | 8.5686 |
| August | 8.4031 | 8.0900 | 8.2704 |
| September | 8.3177 | 8.1035 | 8.2209 |
| October | 8.8861 | 8.2973 | 8.5773 |
| November | 9.0415 | 8.7153 | 8.9068 |
| December | 8.8786 | 8.6950 | 8.7880 |