YEARLY HIGH
15.8711 JMD
YEARLY LOW
13.7431 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.8371 JMD

2018 SEK to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 15.8711. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 13.7431.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1280 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.4390 to the December average rate of 14.1459, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.8711 was down 3.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.4491, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 79,355 JMD
2017 Average 75,230 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 68,716 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,639.92 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.7886
13.8004
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 15.0536, compared to 14.6206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4330 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.0536
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.6206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.0225 JMD (High: 15.0036 / Low: 13.9810). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4064 JMD (High: 14.3195 / Low: 13.9131).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.0225
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4064

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.6898 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6898

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 15.6230) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.4481), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1748 (+8.13%).

2018 Avg (February) 15.6230
2017 Avg (February) 14.4481

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.8173 15.0189 15.4390
February 15.8711 15.3207 15.6230
March 15.6671 15.0497 15.4369
April 15.0491 14.2529 14.7471
May 14.5655 14.0560 14.3474
June 15.0686 14.3999 14.7283
July 15.2259 14.4306 14.8412
August 15.1634 14.7372 14.9476
September 15.5155 14.9244 15.2086
October 15.0036 13.9810 14.6142
November 14.1691 13.7431 13.9661
December 14.3195 13.9131 14.1459