2018 JMD to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 JMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |