YEARLY HIGH
14.6076 JMD
YEARLY LOW
13.2617 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.0913 JMD

2018 TJS to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TJS to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 14.6076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 13.2617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3459 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.0824 to the December average rate of 13.5685, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.6076 was down 11.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.4236, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 73,038 JMD
2017 Average 74,779 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 66,308 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,729.31 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.5592
13.3332
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TJS 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 14.1863, compared to 13.9963 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1901 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.1863
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.9963

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.7202 JMD (High: 14.3273 / Low: 13.6071). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1580 JMD (High: 14.1428 / Low: 13.9849).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.7202
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1580

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.5971 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5971

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 14.4570) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.7337), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2768 (-1.88%).

2018 Avg (September) 14.4570
2017 Avg (September) 14.7337

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.1428 13.9849 14.0824
February 14.4078 14.0964 14.2481
March 14.5327 14.2544 14.4222
April 14.2975 14.0044 14.0930
May 14.1330 13.8801 13.9926
June 14.5043 14.0856 14.2795
July 14.2136 13.8865 14.0829
August 14.5685 14.1743 14.4013
September 14.6076 14.2741 14.4570
October 14.3273 13.6071 14.0325
November 13.6117 13.2617 13.4354
December 13.6782 13.4461 13.5685