2018 JMD to MWK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 JMD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the JMD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 6.1775. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 5.2806.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8968 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8394 to the December average rate of 5.8528, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.1775 was up 5.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.8352, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 JMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
JMD to MWK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.7767, compared to 5.5570 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2197 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.7048 MWK (High: 6.1775 / Low: 5.4727). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0874 MWK (High: 5.8791 / Low: 5.7917).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2428 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 5.7890) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.5960), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1930 (+3.45%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.8791 | 5.7917 | 5.8394 |
| February | 5.8367 | 5.7075 | 5.7710 |
| March | 5.7681 | 5.6464 | 5.7007 |
| April | 5.9296 | 5.7542 | 5.8156 |
| May | 6.0023 | 5.6674 | 5.7444 |
| June | 6.1775 | 5.4727 | 5.7890 |
| July | 5.6204 | 5.4322 | 5.5462 |
| August | 5.4403 | 5.2806 | 5.3595 |
| September | 5.4034 | 5.2857 | 5.3370 |
| October | 5.6697 | 5.4034 | 5.5013 |
| November | 5.8166 | 5.6643 | 5.7450 |
| December | 6.1207 | 5.7088 | 5.8528 |