YEARLY HIGH
0.8393 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.7444 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7848 XPF

2018 JMD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 0.8393. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 0.7444.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0949 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7877 to the December average rate of 0.8204, 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 0.8393 was down 5.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8888, 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 4,197 XPF
2017 Average 4,129 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 3,722 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 474.72 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8375
0.7440
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to XPF 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 0.7813, compared to 0.7883 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7813
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7883

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0525 XPF (High: 0.8207 / Low: 0.7682). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0182 XPF (High: 0.7710 / Low: 0.7528).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0525
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0182

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 0.0188 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.8297) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8048), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0249 (+3.10%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.8297
2017 Avg (November) 0.8048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8086 0.7712 0.7877
February 0.7784 0.7585 0.7689
March 0.7710 0.7528 0.7605
April 0.7923 0.7700 0.7791
May 0.8202 0.7963 0.8038
June 0.8051 0.7762 0.7879
July 0.7924 0.7647 0.7792
August 0.7761 0.7449 0.7627
September 0.7641 0.7444 0.7518
October 0.8207 0.7682 0.7861
November 0.8393 0.8162 0.8297
December 0.8317 0.8100 0.8204