YEARLY HIGH
0.1387 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.1211 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1305 MDL

2018 JMD to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.1387. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 0.1211.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0176 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1365 to the December average rate of 0.1343, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1387 was down 11.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1569, 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 693 MDL
2017 Average 719 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 606 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87.78 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1378
0.1213
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to MDL 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 0.1323, compared to 0.1287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1323
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0080 MDL (High: 0.1335 / Low: 0.1255). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 MDL (High: 0.1313 / Low: 0.1288).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0080
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1365) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1557), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0193 (-12.37%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1365
2017 Avg (January) 0.1557

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1387 0.1340 0.1365
February 0.1354 0.1313 0.1326
March 0.1313 0.1288 0.1303
April 0.1331 0.1299 0.1318
May 0.1342 0.1314 0.1328
June 0.1334 0.1279 0.1301
July 0.1307 0.1241 0.1276
August 0.1244 0.1218 0.1227
September 0.1256 0.1211 0.1234
October 0.1335 0.1255 0.1287
November 0.1374 0.1336 0.1352
December 0.1357 0.1314 0.1343