2018 SOS to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2377 JMD

YEARLY LOW

0.2113 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2227 JMD

2018 SOS to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 0.2377. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.2113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0264 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2142 to the December average rate of 0.2205, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2377 was up 4.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2264, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,189 JMD

2017 Average 1,108 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 1,056 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 132.24 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2377

0.2121

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.2181, compared to 0.2273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0092 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2181

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2273

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0114 JMD (High: 0.2324 / Low: 0.2210). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 JMD (High: 0.2177 / Low: 0.2152).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0114

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.2356) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2235), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0120 (+5.39%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.2356

2017 Avg (September) 0.2235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2155	0.2113	0.2142
February	0.2187	0.2136	0.2164
March	0.2218	0.2161	0.2190
April	0.2177	0.2152	0.2160
May	0.2206	0.2145	0.2178
June	0.2299	0.2190	0.2248
July	0.2306	0.2237	0.2265
August	0.2371	0.2307	0.2345
September	0.2377	0.2328	0.2356
October	0.2324	0.2210	0.2282
November	0.2214	0.2157	0.2184
December	0.2226	0.2181	0.2205