YEARLY HIGH
5.0286 JMD
YEARLY LOW
4.2992 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7423 JMD

2018 UAH to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 5.0286. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 4.2992.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7294 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3610 to the December average rate of 4.6086, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.0286 was down 0.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.0495, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,143 JMD
2017 Average 24,134 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 21,496 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,647.25 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.0251
4.3006
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 4.7231, compared to 4.7616 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0384 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7231
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7616

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.2479 JMD (High: 4.7143 / Low: 4.4664). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0594 JMD (High: 4.8060 / Low: 4.7466).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2479
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0594

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1739 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1739

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 4.9437) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.9793), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0357 (-0.72%).

2018 Avg (June) 4.9437
2017 Avg (June) 4.9793

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4785 4.2992 4.3610
February 4.7143 4.4664 4.6313
March 4.9387 4.7160 4.8368
April 4.8060 4.7466 4.7697
May 4.8640 4.7322 4.7964
June 5.0286 4.8470 4.9437
July 5.0160 4.9191 4.9647
August 4.9946 4.8330 4.9273
September 4.8629 4.7600 4.8320
October 4.7983 4.5551 4.7053
November 4.5615 4.4635 4.5314
December 4.6951 4.4761 4.6086