2018 JMD to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.3014 LBP

YEARLY LOW

11.0012 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.7493 LBP

2018 JMD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 12.3014. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 11.0012.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3002 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.1928 to the December average rate of 11.8040, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.3014 was up 1.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.1788, 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 61,507 LBP

2017 Average 58,804 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 55,006 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,500.96 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.3011

11.0023

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to LBP 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 11.9954, compared to 11.5032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4923 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.9954

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.5032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.5595 LBP (High: 11.7809 / Low: 11.2214). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1593 LBP (High: 12.1772 / Low: 12.0179).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.5595

April Spread (Stable) ±0.1593

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 0.3921 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3921

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 12.1928) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.7046), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4882 (+4.17%).

2018 Avg (January) 12.1928

2017 Avg (January) 11.7046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.3014	12.1207	12.1928
February	12.1640	11.9035	12.0440
March	12.0657	11.8034	11.9086
April	12.1772	12.0179	12.1177
May	12.1774	11.8897	12.0508
June	11.9519	11.4354	11.6587
July	11.7468	11.3340	11.5446
August	11.3065	11.0288	11.1591
September	11.2469	11.0012	11.1105
October	11.7809	11.2214	11.4455
November	12.1190	11.7964	11.9551
December	11.9564	11.7276	11.8040