YEARLY HIGH
68.8003 JMD
YEARLY LOW
61.6521 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
64.4405 JMD

2018 BBD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 68.8003. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 61.6521.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.1483 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.0981 to the December average rate of 63.9252, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 68.8003 was up 5.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 65.4955, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 344,002 JMD
2017 Average 320,771 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 308,260 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,741.35 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

68.7252
61.4957
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 63.1005, compared to 65.7805 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6801 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.1005
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 65.7805

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 3.1412 JMD (High: 67.2800 / Low: 64.1388). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7538 JMD (High: 62.4059 / Low: 61.6521).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.1412
January Spread (Stable) ±0.7538

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 2.8230 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8230

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 68.1227) against the same month in 2017 (average: 64.9367), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1860 (+4.91%).

2018 Avg (September) 68.1227
2017 Avg (September) 64.9367

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 62.4059 61.6521 62.0981
February 63.5319 62.1800 62.8562
March 64.1074 62.8991 63.6063
April 63.0599 62.1420 62.3951
May 63.5065 62.2482 62.7919
June 66.0479 63.5150 64.8552
July 66.7161 64.6143 65.4825
August 68.5506 66.7760 67.7949
September 68.8003 67.2847 68.1227
October 67.2800 64.1388 66.0905
November 64.1141 62.4671 63.2675
December 64.4395 63.3300 63.9252