YEARLY HIGH
0.0728 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.0630 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0675 SEK

2018 JMD to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 0.0728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.0630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0098 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0648 to the December average rate of 0.0707, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0728 was up 2.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0711, 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 364 SEK
2017 Average 333 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 315 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.78 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0724
0.0633
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to SEK 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 0.0665, compared to 0.0685 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0665
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0685

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0049 SEK (High: 0.0715 / Low: 0.0667). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 SEK (High: 0.0679 / Low: 0.0659).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0716) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0664), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+7.88%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0716
2017 Avg (November) 0.0664

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0666 0.0632 0.0648
February 0.0653 0.0630 0.0640
March 0.0664 0.0638 0.0648
April 0.0702 0.0664 0.0678
May 0.0711 0.0687 0.0697
June 0.0694 0.0664 0.0679
July 0.0693 0.0657 0.0674
August 0.0679 0.0659 0.0669
September 0.0670 0.0645 0.0658
October 0.0715 0.0667 0.0685
November 0.0728 0.0706 0.0716
December 0.0719 0.0698 0.0707