YEARLY HIGH
1.3566 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.2006 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2870 JMD

2018 RSD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RSD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 1.3566. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 1.2006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1559 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2776 to the December average rate of 1.2298, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3566 was up 3.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3162, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,783 JMD
2017 Average 5,981 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 6,003 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 779.70 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3545
1.2034
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 1.2919, compared to 1.2821 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2919
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2821

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0830 JMD (High: 1.3123 / Low: 1.2293). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0316 JMD (High: 1.2454 / Low: 1.2139).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0830
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0316

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 0.0662 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0662

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.3419) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2978), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0442 (+3.41%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.3419
2017 Avg (September) 1.2978

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3034 1.2434 1.2776
February 1.3313 1.2921 1.3119
March 1.3429 1.3070 1.3272
April 1.3113 1.2741 1.2960
May 1.2770 1.2319 1.2564
June 1.3025 1.2536 1.2826
July 1.3219 1.2766 1.2974
August 1.3552 1.3050 1.3250
September 1.3566 1.3203 1.3419
October 1.3123 1.2293 1.2823
November 1.2369 1.2006 1.2160
December 1.2454 1.2139 1.2298