2018 TWD to JMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 TWD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the TWD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 4.4780. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 4.0383.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4397 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2210 to the December average rate of 4.1548, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.4780 was up 2.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.3506, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TWD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
TWD to JMD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.2739, compared to 4.2819 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0080 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.2439 JMD (High: 4.3919 / Low: 4.1480). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0610 JMD (High: 4.4780 / Low: 4.4171).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.1679 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 4.4386) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.3101), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1285 (+2.98%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.2884 | 4.1653 | 4.2210 |
| February | 4.3457 | 4.2368 | 4.2978 |
| March | 4.3996 | 4.3141 | 4.3576 |
| April | 4.3367 | 4.2014 | 4.2477 |
| May | 4.2462 | 4.1812 | 4.2071 |
| June | 4.3776 | 4.2599 | 4.3120 |
| July | 4.3648 | 4.2344 | 4.2889 |
| August | 4.4686 | 4.3610 | 4.4187 |
| September | 4.4780 | 4.4171 | 4.4386 |
| October | 4.3919 | 4.1480 | 4.2790 |
| November | 4.1885 | 4.0383 | 4.1111 |
| December | 4.1880 | 4.1067 | 4.1548 |