YEARLY HIGH
0.0709 SVC
YEARLY LOW
0.0636 SVC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0680 SVC

2018 JMD to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0709. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 0.0636.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0073 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0704 to the December average rate of 0.0684, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0709 was up 0.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0703, 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 355 SVC
2017 Average 341 SVC
Yearly Trough Low 318 SVC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.59 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0711
0.0636
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to SVC 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 0.0694, compared to 0.0666 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0694
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0666

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0034 SVC (High: 0.0682 / Low: 0.0648). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 SVC (High: 0.0709 / Low: 0.0702).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
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 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0704) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0679), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+3.71%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0704
2017 Avg (January) 0.0679

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0709 0.0702 0.0704
February 0.0703 0.0689 0.0696
March 0.0696 0.0682 0.0688
April 0.0704 0.0694 0.0701
May 0.0703 0.0688 0.0697
June 0.0689 0.0662 0.0675
July 0.0677 0.0656 0.0668
August 0.0655 0.0638 0.0645
September 0.0650 0.0636 0.0642
October 0.0682 0.0648 0.0662
November 0.0700 0.0682 0.0691
December 0.0691 0.0679 0.0684