YEARLY HIGH
3.9265 AMD
YEARLY LOW
3.5142 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7507 AMD

2018 JMD to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 3.9265. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 3.5142.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4123 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8868 to the December average rate of 3.7912, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.9265 was up 1.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.8852, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,632 AMD
2017 Average 18,803 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 17,571 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,061.56 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.9204
3.5173
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to AMD 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 3.8212, compared to 3.6802 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1410 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8212
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6802

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1977 AMD (High: 3.7943 / Low: 3.5966). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0705 AMD (High: 3.9265 / Low: 3.8559).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1977
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0705

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1322 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1322

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 3.8868) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.7677), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1191 (+3.16%).

2018 Avg (January) 3.8868
2017 Avg (January) 3.7677

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9265 3.8559 3.8868
February 3.8653 3.7840 3.8293
March 3.8194 3.7484 3.7771
April 3.8928 3.8061 3.8551
May 3.9000 3.8007 3.8557
June 3.8142 3.6498 3.7234
July 3.7390 3.6007 3.6744
August 3.6004 3.5142 3.5551
September 3.5901 3.5155 3.5509
October 3.7943 3.5966 3.6694
November 3.8822 3.8018 3.8405
December 3.8434 3.7537 3.7912