2018 JMD to KZT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0168 KZT

YEARLY LOW

2.5036 KZT

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6764 KZT

2018 JMD to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 3.0168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 2.5036.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5132 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6322 to the December average rate of 2.9104, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.0168 was up 12.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.6890, 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 15,084 KZT

2017 Average 12,715 KZT

Yearly Trough Low 12,518 KZT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,566.06 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.9700

2.4818

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to KZT 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 2.5889, compared to 2.7638 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1749 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5889

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7638

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1807 KZT (High: 2.7896 / Low: 2.6089). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0342 KZT (High: 2.5378 / Low: 2.5036).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1807

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0342

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0712 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0712

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.9104) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.6682), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2422 (+9.08%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.9104

2017 Avg (December) 2.6682

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6875	2.5678	2.6322
February	2.6094	2.5137	2.5610
March	2.5378	2.5036	2.5225
April	2.6511	2.5374	2.6046
May	2.6460	2.5847	2.6176
June	2.6173	2.5710	2.5957
July	2.6521	2.5992	2.6296
August	2.6901	2.5868	2.6372
September	2.7896	2.6089	2.6937
October	2.8866	2.7077	2.7826
November	2.9687	2.8904	2.9293
December	3.0168	2.8828	2.9104