YEARLY HIGH
0.0219 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.0196 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0210 XCD

2018 JMD to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 0.0196.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0218 to the December average rate of 0.0211, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0219 was up 0.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0217, 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 110 XCD
2017 Average 105 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 98 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.39 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0220
0.0196
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to XCD 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 0.0214, compared to 0.0206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0214
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0010 XCD (High: 0.0211 / Low: 0.0201). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 XCD (High: 0.0219 / Low: 0.0217).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0218) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0210), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+3.72%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0218
2017 Avg (January) 0.0210

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0219 0.0217 0.0218
February 0.0217 0.0213 0.0215
March 0.0215 0.0211 0.0212
April 0.0217 0.0214 0.0217
May 0.0217 0.0213 0.0215
June 0.0213 0.0205 0.0208
July 0.0209 0.0203 0.0206
August 0.0202 0.0197 0.0199
September 0.0201 0.0196 0.0198
October 0.0211 0.0201 0.0205
November 0.0216 0.0211 0.0214
December 0.0213 0.0210 0.0211