2018 QAR to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

37.7858 JMD

YEARLY LOW

33.8631 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

35.3946 JMD

2018 QAR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 37.7858. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 33.8631.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9227 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.1189 to the December average rate of 35.0600, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 37.7858 was up 5.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 35.8551, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 188,929 JMD

2017 Average 174,519 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 169,315 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,613.54 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

37.7447

33.7892

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QAR 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 34.6613, compared to 36.1279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4666 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.6613

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.1279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.7255 JMD (High: 36.9569 / Low: 35.2314). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4096 JMD (High: 34.2727 / Low: 33.8631).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.7255

January Spread (Stable) ±0.4096

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 1.5464 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5464

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 37.4151) against the same month in 2017 (average: 35.0789), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3362 (+6.66%).

2018 Avg (September) 37.4151

2017 Avg (September) 35.0789

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	34.2727	33.8631	34.1189
February	34.8885	34.1547	34.5260
March	35.2084	34.5477	34.9342
April	34.6388	34.1346	34.2725
May	34.8833	34.1922	34.4921
June	36.2801	34.8841	35.6241
July	36.6468	35.4926	35.9695
August	37.6731	36.6800	37.2496
September	37.7858	36.9069	37.4151
October	36.9569	35.2314	36.3098
November	35.2170	34.3315	34.7633
December	35.3966	34.6994	35.0600