YEARLY HIGH
0.2605 UYU
YEARLY LOW
0.2209 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2381 UYU

2018 JMD to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.2605. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 0.2209.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0397 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2300 to the December average rate of 0.2520, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2605 was up 10.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2348, 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 1,303 UYU
2017 Average 1,117 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 1,104 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 198.33 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2611
0.2197
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to UYU 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 0.2315, compared to 0.2446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2315
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0219 UYU (High: 0.2499 / Low: 0.2280). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 UYU (High: 0.2543 / Low: 0.2508).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0219
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.2577) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2317), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0259 (+11.19%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.2577
2017 Avg (November) 0.2317

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2324 0.2274 0.2300
February 0.2296 0.2231 0.2270
March 0.2256 0.2209 0.2231
April 0.2284 0.2244 0.2268
May 0.2499 0.2280 0.2403
June 0.2457 0.2390 0.2419
July 0.2442 0.2297 0.2382
August 0.2359 0.2231 0.2301
September 0.2459 0.2342 0.2407
October 0.2559 0.2438 0.2489
November 0.2605 0.2532 0.2577
December 0.2543 0.2508 0.2520