YEARLY HIGH
0.8858 VUV
YEARLY LOW
0.7885 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8379 VUV

2018 JMD to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.8858. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 0.7885.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0972 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8474 to the December average rate of 0.8670, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8858 was up 2.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8676, 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 4,429 VUV
2017 Average 4,167 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 3,943 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 486.25 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8834
0.7885
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to VUV 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 0.8410, compared to 0.8347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8410
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8347

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0606 VUV (High: 0.8692 / Low: 0.8086). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0131 VUV (High: 0.8726 / Low: 0.8595).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0606
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0131

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 0.0286 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0286

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.8755) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8434), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0321 (+3.81%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.8755
2017 Avg (November) 0.8434

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8604 0.8271 0.8474
February 0.8488 0.8284 0.8349
March 0.8461 0.8166 0.8289
April 0.8565 0.8363 0.8484
May 0.8688 0.8476 0.8575
June 0.8480 0.8165 0.8291
July 0.8397 0.8131 0.8289
August 0.8124 0.7914 0.8002
September 0.8063 0.7885 0.7964
October 0.8692 0.8086 0.8402
November 0.8858 0.8617 0.8755
December 0.8726 0.8595 0.8670