YEARLY HIGH
15.7187 JMD
YEARLY LOW
14.0973 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.7302 JMD

2018 SVC to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SVC to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 15.7187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 14.0973.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6214 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.1969 to the December average rate of 14.6116, 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 15.7187 was up 5.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.9692, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 78,594 JMD
2017 Average 73,340 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 70,487 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,107.05 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.7049
14.0598
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 14.4228, compared to 15.0377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.4228
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.0377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.7710 JMD (High: 15.4266 / Low: 14.6556). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1502 JMD (High: 14.2475 / Low: 14.0973).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.7710
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1502

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 0.6422 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6422

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 15.5678) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.8307), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7372 (+4.97%).

2018 Avg (September) 15.5678
2017 Avg (September) 14.8307

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.2475 14.0973 14.1969
February 14.5193 14.2164 14.3640
March 14.6567 14.3739 14.5405
April 14.4140 14.2144 14.2632
May 14.5249 14.2251 14.3508
June 15.0952 14.5147 14.8213
July 15.2459 14.7717 14.9661
August 15.6788 15.2594 15.5021
September 15.7187 15.3753 15.5678
October 15.4266 14.6556 15.1104
November 14.6569 14.2850 14.4682
December 14.7372 14.4760 14.6116