YEARLY HIGH
0.2476 TWD
YEARLY LOW
0.2233 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2339 TWD

2018 JMD to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 0.2476. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 0.2233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0243 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2369 to the December average rate of 0.2407, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2476 was down 1.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2516, 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 1,238 TWD
2017 Average 1,186 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,117 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121.58 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2451
0.2235
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to TWD 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 0.2340, compared to 0.2338 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) 0.2340
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0134 TWD (High: 0.2411 / Low: 0.2277). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 TWD (High: 0.2264 / Low: 0.2233).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0134
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.2433) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2384), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0049 (+2.04%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.2433
2017 Avg (November) 0.2384

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2401 0.2332 0.2369
February 0.2360 0.2301 0.2327
March 0.2318 0.2273 0.2295
April 0.2380 0.2306 0.2354
May 0.2392 0.2355 0.2377
June 0.2347 0.2284 0.2319
July 0.2362 0.2291 0.2332
August 0.2293 0.2238 0.2263
September 0.2264 0.2233 0.2253
October 0.2411 0.2277 0.2338
November 0.2476 0.2388 0.2433
December 0.2435 0.2388 0.2407