YEARLY HIGH
0.2639 THB
YEARLY LOW
0.2372 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2508 THB

2018 JMD to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 0.2639. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 0.2372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0267 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2567 to the December average rate of 0.2558, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2639 was down 5.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2793, 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 1,319 THB
2017 Average 1,322 THB
Yearly Trough Low 1,186 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 133.56 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2626
0.2371
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to THB 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 0.2514, compared to 0.2502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2514
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2502

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0190 THB (High: 0.2595 / Low: 0.2405). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 THB (High: 0.2405 / Low: 0.2372).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0190
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

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 0.0103 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.2605) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2607), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.09%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.2605
2017 Avg (November) 0.2607

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2620 0.2517 0.2567
February 0.2550 0.2475 0.2504
March 0.2487 0.2433 0.2458
April 0.2533 0.2476 0.2508
May 0.2574 0.2522 0.2544
June 0.2542 0.2474 0.2504
July 0.2564 0.2497 0.2540
August 0.2483 0.2372 0.2436
September 0.2405 0.2372 0.2392
October 0.2595 0.2405 0.2481
November 0.2639 0.2562 0.2605
December 0.2601 0.2524 0.2558