2018 JMD to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1140 SCR

YEARLY LOW

0.0989 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1058 SCR

2018 JMD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.1140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 0.0989.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0151 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1120 to the December average rate of 0.1070, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1140 was up 0.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1130, 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 570 SCR

2017 Average 529 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 495 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 75.58 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1132

0.0990

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to SCR 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 0.1079, compared to 0.1037 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1079

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1037

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0072 SCR (High: 0.1061 / Low: 0.0989). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 SCR (High: 0.1017 / Low: 0.0991).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0072

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1120) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1038), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0082 (+7.88%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1120

2017 Avg (January) 0.1038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1140	0.1100	0.1120
February	0.1126	0.1062	0.1083
March	0.1105	0.1049	0.1073
April	0.1105	0.1067	0.1080
May	0.1118	0.1059	0.1074
June	0.1059	0.1026	0.1042
July	0.1047	0.1018	0.1034
August	0.1017	0.0991	0.1002
September	0.1061	0.0989	0.1002
October	0.1062	0.1012	0.1033
November	0.1094	0.1064	0.1079
December	0.1088	0.1059	0.1070