2018 JMD to TOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0183 TOP

YEARLY LOW

0.0168 TOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0176 TOP

2018 JMD to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.0183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 0.0168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0181 to the December average rate of 0.0178, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0183 was down 0.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0184, 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 92 TOP

2017 Average 88 TOP

Yearly Trough Low 84 TOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.73 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0182

0.0168

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to TOP 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 0.0178, compared to 0.0175 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0178

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0175

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0009 TOP (High: 0.0180 / Low: 0.0171). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 TOP (High: 0.0178 / Low: 0.0174).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0181) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0180), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.81%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0181

2017 Avg (November) 0.0180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0183	0.0178	0.0181
February	0.0178	0.0174	0.0176
March	0.0177	0.0173	0.0175
April	0.0180	0.0175	0.0178
May	0.0183	0.0177	0.0180
June	0.0180	0.0173	0.0176
July	0.0180	0.0173	0.0177
August	0.0173	0.0169	0.0170
September	0.0172	0.0168	0.0170
October	0.0180	0.0171	0.0174
November	0.0183	0.0179	0.0181
December	0.0181	0.0175	0.0178