2018 MYR to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

33.4595 JMD

YEARLY LOW

29.7993 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

31.9460 JMD

2018 MYR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 33.4595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 29.7993.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6602 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.4058 to the December average rate of 30.6436, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 33.4595 was up 7.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 31.2464, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 669,190 JMD

2017 Average 597,208 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 595,985 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 73,204.95 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

33.4106

29.9636

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 32.0478, compared to 31.8443 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.0478

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.8443

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.8263 JMD (High: 32.4962 / Low: 30.6699). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5271 JMD (High: 32.8020 / Low: 32.2749).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.8263

March Spread (Stable) ±0.5271

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.5294 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5294

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 33.1233) against the same month in 2017 (average: 29.8168), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3066 (+11.09%).

2018 Avg (August) 33.1233

2017 Avg (August) 29.8168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	32.1242	30.6097	31.4058
February	32.4349	31.6863	32.1292
March	32.8020	32.2749	32.5837
April	32.5975	31.7725	32.1007
May	31.8940	30.8980	31.6265
June	32.9827	31.8534	32.4409
July	33.0286	31.9493	32.3497
August	33.4595	32.8420	33.1233
September	33.3108	32.5395	32.9178
October	32.4962	30.6699	31.7803
November	30.7940	29.7993	30.2509
December	30.9084	30.3213	30.6436