2018 KGS to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0195 JMD

YEARLY LOW

1.7815 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8835 JMD

2018 KGS to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 2.0195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 1.7815.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2379 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7989 to the December average rate of 1.8608, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0195 was down 11.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.2835, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,097 JMD

2017 Average 9,334 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 8,908 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,189.54 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0196

1.7788

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to JMD 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 1.8435, compared to 1.9235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0800 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8435

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1007 JMD (High: 1.9692 / Low: 1.8685). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0313 JMD (High: 1.8468 / Low: 1.8155).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1007

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0313

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0874 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0874

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.9996) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8947), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1048 (+5.53%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.9996

2017 Avg (September) 1.8947

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8222	1.7815	1.7989
February	1.8667	1.8177	1.8397
March	1.8809	1.8423	1.8663
April	1.8468	1.8155	1.8247
May	1.8580	1.8067	1.8322
June	1.9341	1.8570	1.8991
July	1.9575	1.8922	1.9196
August	2.0121	1.9600	1.9899
September	2.0195	1.9750	1.9996
October	1.9692	1.8685	1.9292
November	1.8668	1.8184	1.8418
December	1.8757	1.8434	1.8608