YEARLY HIGH
67.1554 SLL
YEARLY LOW
47.7308 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
59.9178 SLL

2018 JMD to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 67.1554. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 20, dropping to 47.7308.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.4246 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.7181 to the December average rate of 65.6251, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 67.1554 was up 9.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 61.5214, 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 335,777 SLL
2017 Average 291,368 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 238,654 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97,123.03 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

68.0592
47.0566
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to SLL 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 59.9532, compared to 59.8823 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0709 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.9532
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.8823

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 13.8689 SLL (High: 61.5996 / Low: 47.7308). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8603 SLL (High: 62.2645 / Low: 61.4042).

June Spread (Volatile) ±13.8689
January Spread (Stable) ±0.8603

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 9.0088 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.0088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 66.3090) against the same month in 2017 (average: 60.5104), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7986 (+9.58%).

2018 Avg (November) 66.3090
2017 Avg (November) 60.5104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 62.2645 61.4042 61.7181
February 61.6520 60.3512 61.0423
March 61.5192 59.7748 60.3446
April 62.2392 60.7677 61.6611
May 62.6825 61.3746 61.9809
June 61.5996 47.7308 52.9721
July 49.9231 48.0608 48.8068
August 61.6030 48.1524 53.4808
September 62.3470 60.9735 61.5813
October 65.4050 62.3514 63.4910
November 67.1554 65.4303 66.3090
December 66.2403 65.0999 65.6251