2018 SLL to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0210 JMD

YEARLY LOW

0.0149 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0169 JMD

2018 SLL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 0.0210. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.0149.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0162 to the December average rate of 0.0152, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0210 was down 11.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0236, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 105 JMD

2017 Average 86 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 74 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.30 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0210

0.0145

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0168, compared to 0.0170 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0168

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0170

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0047 JMD (High: 0.0210 / Low: 0.0162). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 JMD (High: 0.0163 / Low: 0.0161).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0191) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0173), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+10.63%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0191

2017 Avg (June) 0.0173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0163	0.0161	0.0162
February	0.0166	0.0162	0.0164
March	0.0167	0.0163	0.0166
April	0.0165	0.0161	0.0162
May	0.0163	0.0160	0.0161
June	0.0210	0.0162	0.0191
July	0.0208	0.0200	0.0205
August	0.0208	0.0162	0.0189
September	0.0164	0.0160	0.0162
October	0.0160	0.0153	0.0158
November	0.0153	0.0149	0.0151
December	0.0154	0.0151	0.0152