2018 JMD to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

168.4936 STD

YEARLY LOW

152.9832 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

160.3567 STD

2018 JMD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 168.4936. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 152.9832.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.5104 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 162.6016 to the December average rate of 164.6540, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 168.4936 was down 7.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 182.8020, 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 842,468 STD

2017 Average 846,551 STD

Yearly Trough Low 764,916 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,551.94 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

167.5561

153.3219

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to STD 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 160.5912, compared to 160.1222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4690 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 160.5912

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 160.1222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 7.2135 STD (High: 164.1018 / Low: 156.8883). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8615 STD (High: 166.1977 / Low: 163.3362).

October Spread (Volatile) ±7.2135

December Spread (Stable) ±2.8615

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 5.0358 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0358

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 166.3699) against the same month in 2017 (average: 164.7621), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6079 (+0.98%).

2018 Avg (November) 166.3699

2017 Avg (November) 164.7621

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	165.3276	158.7508	162.6016
February	159.7693	156.4732	157.9117
March	158.2881	154.9639	156.3541
April	161.2049	158.0022	159.7731
May	167.6402	162.8971	164.9426
June	165.5689	159.8306	161.9641
July	162.6579	157.4242	160.2890
August	157.3978	153.5406	155.2532
September	156.4293	152.9832	154.5081
October	164.1018	156.8883	159.6592
November	168.4936	164.1652	166.3699
December	166.1977	163.3362	164.6540