YEARLY HIGH
0.0303 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0264 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0280 PLN

2018 JMD to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 0.0303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.0264.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0275 to the December average rate of 0.0295, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0303 was down 7.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0327, 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 152 PLN
2017 Average 147 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 132 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.58 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0302
0.0265
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to PLN 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 0.0276, compared to 0.0284 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0276
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0284

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0023 PLN (High: 0.0299 / Low: 0.0276). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 PLN (High: 0.0274 / Low: 0.0268).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0299) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0285), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+4.86%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0299
2017 Avg (November) 0.0285

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0284 0.0267 0.0275
February 0.0273 0.0264 0.0269
March 0.0272 0.0265 0.0268
April 0.0281 0.0269 0.0274
May 0.0298 0.0285 0.0289
June 0.0291 0.0279 0.0284
July 0.0292 0.0274 0.0282
August 0.0280 0.0267 0.0274
September 0.0274 0.0268 0.0271
October 0.0299 0.0276 0.0284
November 0.0303 0.0295 0.0299
December 0.0299 0.0291 0.0295