YEARLY HIGH
0.0605 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0542 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0580 SRD

2018 JMD to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0605. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 0.0542.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0063 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0601 to the December average rate of 0.0583, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0605 was up 0.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0600, 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 302 SRD
2017 Average 292 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 271 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.42 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0606
0.0542
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to SRD 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 0.0592, compared to 0.0567 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0592
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0567

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0027 SRD (High: 0.0581 / Low: 0.0554). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 SRD (High: 0.0605 / Low: 0.0598).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0601) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0580), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+3.63%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0601
2017 Avg (January) 0.0580

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0605 0.0598 0.0601
February 0.0601 0.0588 0.0594
March 0.0594 0.0582 0.0587
April 0.0601 0.0592 0.0598
May 0.0600 0.0588 0.0595
June 0.0588 0.0565 0.0576
July 0.0577 0.0554 0.0569
August 0.0558 0.0544 0.0550
September 0.0554 0.0542 0.0547
October 0.0581 0.0554 0.0564
November 0.0597 0.0582 0.0589
December 0.0589 0.0579 0.0583