2018 TOP to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

59.5535 JMD

YEARLY LOW

54.5316 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

56.7064 JMD

2018 TOP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TOP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 59.5535. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 54.5316.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0220 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.2737 to the December average rate of 56.1469, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 59.5535 was up 0.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 59.2285, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 297,768 JMD

2017 Average 283,259 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 272,658 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,109.84 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

59.3480

54.7755

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 56.2667, compared to 57.1461 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8793 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.2667

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 57.1461

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 2.8217 JMD (High: 58.5012 / Low: 55.6795). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0518 JMD (High: 57.3525 / Low: 56.3007).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.8217

February Spread (Stable) ±1.0518

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 2.1892 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1892

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 58.9670) against the same month in 2017 (average: 58.6985), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2685 (+0.46%).

2018 Avg (September) 58.9670

2017 Avg (September) 58.6985

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	56.2861	54.6529	55.2737
February	57.3525	56.3007	56.7764
March	57.7560	56.3996	57.2171
April	57.0489	55.4232	56.1170
May	56.5043	54.5784	55.4527
June	57.6804	55.4813	56.7635
July	57.7489	55.4265	56.5770
August	59.3373	57.8013	58.6832
September	59.5535	58.2416	58.9670
October	58.5012	55.6795	57.3457
November	55.7653	54.5316	55.1565
December	57.0591	55.3359	56.1469