YEARLY HIGH
4.4780 JMD
YEARLY LOW
4.0383 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2779 JMD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,390 JMD
2017 Average 21,088 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 20,192 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,198.66 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.4714
4.0784
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2739
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2819

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2439
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0610

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 0.1679 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1679

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (September) 4.4386
2017 Avg (September) 4.3101

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