YEARLY HIGH
0.1633 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.1370 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1493 MXN

2018 JMD to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 0.1633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 0.1370.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0264 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1523 to the December average rate of 0.1571, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1633 was down 4.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1712, 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 817 MXN
2017 Average 737 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 685 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 131.81 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1619
0.1369
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to MXN 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 0.1510, compared to 0.1476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1510
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0187 MXN (High: 0.1581 / Low: 0.1395). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 MXN (High: 0.1483 / Low: 0.1443).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0187
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.1599) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1499), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0099 (+6.64%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.1599
2017 Avg (November) 0.1499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1581 0.1485 0.1523
February 0.1509 0.1465 0.1483
March 0.1483 0.1443 0.1462
April 0.1520 0.1436 0.1472
May 0.1586 0.1517 0.1556
June 0.1602 0.1514 0.1563
July 0.1544 0.1390 0.1451
August 0.1415 0.1370 0.1390
September 0.1419 0.1375 0.1394
October 0.1581 0.1395 0.1452
November 0.1633 0.1551 0.1599
December 0.1620 0.1528 0.1571