YEARLY HIGH
0.0063 SHP
YEARLY LOW
0.0055 SHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0058 SHP

2018 JMD to SHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to SHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.0063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 0.0055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 SHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0058 to the December average rate of 0.0062, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0063 was down 2.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0064, 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 31 SHP
2017 Average 30 SHP
Yearly Trough Low 28 SHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.71 SHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0062
0.0056
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to SHP 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 0.0058, compared to 0.0059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0005 SHP (High: 0.0061 / Low: 0.0057). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SHP (High: 0.0060 / Low: 0.0059).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0062) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0060), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+3.56%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0062
2017 Avg (December) 0.0060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0060 0.0057 0.0058
February 0.0058 0.0056 0.0057
March 0.0057 0.0056 0.0056
April 0.0058 0.0056 0.0057
May 0.0060 0.0059 0.0059
June 0.0059 0.0057 0.0058
July 0.0059 0.0057 0.0058
August 0.0058 0.0056 0.0057
September 0.0057 0.0055 0.0056
October 0.0061 0.0057 0.0058
November 0.0063 0.0060 0.0061
December 0.0063 0.0061 0.0062