2018 JMD to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2657 LRD

YEARLY LOW

0.9768 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1158 LRD

2018 JMD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 1.2657. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.9768.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2889 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0214 to the December average rate of 1.2327, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2657 was up 25.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0089, 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 6,328 LRD

2017 Average 4,076 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 4,884 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,444.41 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2710

0.9802

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to LRD 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 1.0452, compared to 1.1865 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1413 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0452

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1865

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0982 LRD (High: 1.2352 / Low: 1.1370). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0155 LRD (High: 1.0601 / Low: 1.0446).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0982

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0155

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0536 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0536

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.2468) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9759), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2709 (+27.76%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.2468

2017 Avg (November) 0.9759

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0380	0.9866	1.0214
February	1.0319	0.9768	1.0045
March	1.0460	1.0205	1.0305
April	1.0601	1.0446	1.0506
May	1.0962	1.0450	1.0660
June	1.1474	1.0735	1.0981
July	1.2352	1.1370	1.1854
August	1.1430	1.1251	1.1318
September	1.1766	1.1210	1.1365
October	1.2212	1.1565	1.1855
November	1.2657	1.2215	1.2468
December	1.2482	1.2230	1.2327