2018 LBP to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0909 JMD

YEARLY LOW

0.0813 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0852 JMD

2018 LBP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 0.0909. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.0813.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0096 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0820 to the December average rate of 0.0847, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0909 was up 4.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0869, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 454 JMD

2017 Average 425 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 406 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.04 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0908

0.0812

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0834, compared to 0.0870 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0834

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0870

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0042 JMD (High: 0.0891 / Low: 0.0849). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 JMD (High: 0.0832 / Low: 0.0821).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0900) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0861), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+4.58%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0900

2017 Avg (September) 0.0861

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0825	0.0813	0.0820
February	0.0840	0.0822	0.0830
March	0.0847	0.0829	0.0840
April	0.0832	0.0821	0.0825
May	0.0841	0.0821	0.0830
June	0.0874	0.0837	0.0858
July	0.0882	0.0851	0.0866
August	0.0907	0.0884	0.0896
September	0.0909	0.0889	0.0900
October	0.0891	0.0849	0.0874
November	0.0848	0.0825	0.0836
December	0.0853	0.0836	0.0847