YEARLY HIGH
0.1148 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0912 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1025 NAD

2018 JMD to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to NAD 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 24, dropping to 0.0912.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0236 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0981 to the December average rate of 0.1114, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1148 was up 0.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1140, 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 NAD
2017 Average 519 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 456 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 117.98 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1133
0.0913
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to NAD 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 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0974
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1077

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0093 NAD (High: 0.1148 / Low: 0.1054). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 NAD (High: 0.0947 / Low: 0.0921).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0093
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 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 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.1098) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1069), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+2.70%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.1098
2017 Avg (October) 0.1069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1005 0.0946 0.0981
February 0.0972 0.0912 0.0941
March 0.0947 0.0921 0.0932
April 0.0998 0.0940 0.0970
May 0.1014 0.0975 0.0997
June 0.1057 0.0988 0.1020
July 0.1070 0.0985 0.1028
August 0.1077 0.0984 0.1033
September 0.1110 0.1042 0.1073
October 0.1148 0.1054 0.1098
November 0.1138 0.1082 0.1114
December 0.1136 0.1077 0.1114