YEARLY HIGH
1989.5908 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.0799 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
971.2451 VEF

2018 JMD to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 1989.5908. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.0799.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1989.5110 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0814 to the December average rate of 1943.6260, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2388872.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1989.5908 was up 2296013.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0867, 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 9,947,954 VEF
2017 Average 394 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 399 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,947,554.86 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2160.3111
-196.3032
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to VEF 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 335.0713, compared to 1607.4189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1272.3476 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 335.0713
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1607.4189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1026.7519 VEF (High: 1824.0691 / Low: 797.3173). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 VEF (High: 0.0843 / Low: 0.0801).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1026.7519
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 20.3006 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.3006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1963.9266) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0819), the exchange rate shifted by +1963.8447 (+2396815.89%).

2018 Avg (November) 1963.9266
2017 Avg (November) 0.0819

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0843 0.0801 0.0814
February 228.2308 0.0799 129.5048
March 319.8894 227.4874 286.0739
April 537.0332 319.0736 401.1423
May 633.5550 549.5662 577.5020
June 628.9855 604.8644 616.1235
July 816.2463 609.0465 694.4667
August 1824.0691 797.3173 1338.4498
September 1846.4208 1805.7445 1823.7432
October 1936.9834 1846.5496 1880.3010
November 1989.5908 1937.7319 1963.9266
December 1961.8478 1928.0702 1943.6260