YEARLY HIGH
1.9774 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.7341 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8876 JMD

2018 BTN to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 1.9774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 1.7341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2433 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9520 to the December average rate of 1.8099, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9774 was down 9.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1812, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,887 JMD
2017 Average 9,863 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 8,671 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,216.43 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9758
1.7420
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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: JanтАУJun) was 1.9227, compared to 1.8525 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.0702 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 1.9227
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 1.8525

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1075 JMD (High: 1.8416 / Low: 1.7341). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0258 JMD (High: 1.9632 / Low: 1.9374).

October Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.1075
January Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0258

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0948 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0948

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1.9563) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9519), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+0.22%).

2018 Avg (March) 1.9563
2017 Avg (March) 1.9519

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Month High Low Average
January 1.9632 1.9374 1.9520
February 1.9697 1.9426 1.9528
March 1.9774 1.9294 1.9563
April 1.9384 1.8656 1.9006
May 1.8833 1.8442 1.8609
June 1.9402 1.8874 1.9140
July 1.9424 1.8798 1.9071
August 1.9681 1.9250 1.9496
September 1.9352 1.8561 1.8909
October 1.8416 1.7341 1.7961
November 1.8199 1.7383 1.7615
December 1.8415 1.7742 1.8099