2018 SGD to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

100.6506 JMD

YEARLY LOW

90.9165 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

95.5264 JMD

2018 SGD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 100.6506. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 90.9165.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.7341 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 93.9720 to the December average rate of 93.2506, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 100.6506 was up 3.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 97.2364, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 503,253 JMD

2017 Average 464,819 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 454,582 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,670.66 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

100.0874

91.2893

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 95.1222, compared to 95.9305 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 95.1222

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 95.9305

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 5.2086 JMD (High: 97.8034 / Low: 92.5949). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6240 JMD (High: 94.0102 / Low: 92.3862).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.2086

December Spread (Stable) ±1.6240

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 3.7818 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7818

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 99.0474) against the same month in 2017 (average: 93.8686), the exchange rate shifted by +5.1787 (+5.52%).

2018 Avg (August) 99.0474

2017 Avg (August) 93.8686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	95.2652	92.5597	93.9720
February	96.1727	93.9127	95.2434
March	97.8294	95.8302	96.7242
April	96.1240	93.9531	94.8247
May	94.8535	92.7180	93.7719
June	97.2357	94.9041	96.1974
July	97.9918	94.4932	96.1044
August	100.6506	98.0443	99.0474
September	100.2592	98.4126	99.3542
October	97.8034	92.5949	95.8042
November	93.2932	90.9165	92.0224
December	94.0102	92.3862	93.2506