2018 JMD to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.6138 XAF

YEARLY LOW

4.0919 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.3141 XAF

2018 JMD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 4.6138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 4.0919.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5219 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3298 to the December average rate of 4.5098, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.6138 was down 5.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.8889, 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 23,069 XAF

2017 Average 22,672 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 20,459 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,609.49 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.6039

4.0896

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to XAF 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 4.2948, compared to 4.3334 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0386 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2948

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3334

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.2885 XAF (High: 4.5113 / Low: 4.2228). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1000 XAF (High: 4.2383 / Low: 4.1382).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2885

March Spread (Stable) ±0.1000

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1034 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 4.5611) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.4241), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1370 (+3.10%).

2018 Avg (November) 4.5611

2017 Avg (November) 4.4241

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.4450	4.2394	4.3298
February	4.2786	4.1692	4.2264
March	4.2383	4.1382	4.1806
April	4.3551	4.2328	4.2824
May	4.5087	4.3774	4.4186
June	4.4258	4.2665	4.3311
July	4.3557	4.2036	4.2835
August	4.2660	4.0948	4.1926
September	4.2003	4.0919	4.1325
October	4.5113	4.2228	4.3212
November	4.6138	4.4863	4.5611
December	4.5717	4.4527	4.5098