2018 MAD to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.5843 JMD

YEARLY LOW

13.1599 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.7305 JMD

2018 MAD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 14.5843. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 13.1599.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4244 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.4236 to the December average rate of 13.4033, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.5843 was up 4.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.0119, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 72,921 JMD

2017 Average 66,153 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 65,799 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,122.04 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.6024

13.1851

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 13.5816, compared to 13.8793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2977 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5816

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.8793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.8073 JMD (High: 14.2210 / Low: 13.4137). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2066 JMD (High: 13.5136 / Low: 13.3070).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.8073

December Spread (Stable) ±0.2066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.6355 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6355

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 14.2992) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.5305), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7687 (+5.68%).

2018 Avg (August) 14.2992

2017 Avg (August) 13.5305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.6141	13.1883	13.4236
February	13.8027	13.5405	13.6782
March	13.9794	13.6632	13.8512
April	13.6855	13.4162	13.5458
May	13.4150	13.1814	13.3313
June	13.8541	13.3681	13.6595
July	14.1190	13.6198	13.8473
August	14.5843	14.1187	14.2992
September	14.5760	14.2857	14.4843
October	14.2210	13.4137	13.9387
November	13.4651	13.1599	13.3032
December	13.5136	13.3070	13.4033