2018 RON to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

34.5457 JMD

YEARLY LOW

30.4605 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

32.6992 JMD

2018 RON to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 34.5457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 30.4605.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0851 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.5768 to the December average rate of 31.2837, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 34.5457 was up 1.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 34.0318, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 172,728 JMD

2017 Average 158,614 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 152,303 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,425.69 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

34.5098

30.5295

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 32.8172, compared to 32.5812 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2360 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.8172

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.5812

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 2.1268 JMD (High: 33.3024 / Low: 31.1756). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7902 JMD (High: 33.9953 / Low: 33.2051).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.1268

March Spread (Stable) ±0.7902

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 1.6793 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6793

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 33.6936) against the same month in 2017 (average: 32.9564), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7371 (+2.24%).

2018 Avg (August) 33.6936

2017 Avg (August) 32.9564

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	33.2314	31.7640	32.5768
February	33.7458	32.9356	33.3408
March	33.9953	33.2051	33.6571
April	33.2772	32.3124	32.8699
May	32.3986	31.3107	31.9811
June	32.9310	31.7567	32.4774
July	33.7384	32.2918	32.9300
August	34.5457	33.0357	33.6936
September	34.4764	33.5568	34.1782
October	33.3024	31.1756	32.5405
November	31.3601	30.4605	30.8612
December	31.7465	30.8199	31.2837