2018 JMD to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1148 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.0912 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1025 LSL

2018 JMD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 0.1148. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.0912.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0236 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0981 to the December average rate of 0.1116, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1148 was up 0.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1145, 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 574 LSL

2017 Average 519 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 456 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 117.77 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1134

0.0914

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to LSL 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 0.0974, compared to 0.1077 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0974

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1077

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0101 LSL (High: 0.1144 / Low: 0.1043). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 LSL (High: 0.0943 / Low: 0.0920).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0101

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.1100) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1070), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+2.81%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.1100

2017 Avg (October) 0.1070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1005	0.0951	0.0981
February	0.0972	0.0912	0.0942
March	0.0943	0.0920	0.0932
April	0.1000	0.0939	0.0969
May	0.1014	0.0978	0.0999
June	0.1060	0.0988	0.1022
July	0.1071	0.0985	0.1024
August	0.1070	0.0983	0.1024
September	0.1144	0.1043	0.1082
October	0.1148	0.1055	0.1100
November	0.1140	0.1082	0.1114
December	0.1136	0.1076	0.1116