2018 USD to JMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 USD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the USD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 137.6007. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 123.3042.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.2965 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 124.1962 to the December average rate of 127.8504, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 137.6007 was up 5.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 130.9910, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
USD 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 126.2009, compared to 131.5611 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.3602 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 6.2823 JMD (High: 134.5600 / Low: 128.2777). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5076 JMD (High: 124.8118 / Low: 123.3042).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 5.6459 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 136.2454) against the same month in 2017 (average: 129.8734), the exchange rate shifted by +6.3721 (+4.91%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 124.8118 | 123.3042 | 124.1962 |
| February | 127.0637 | 124.3599 | 125.7124 |
| March | 128.2148 | 125.7982 | 127.2125 |
| April | 126.1198 | 124.2841 | 124.7901 |
| May | 127.0131 | 124.4965 | 125.5837 |
| June | 132.0957 | 127.0299 | 129.7104 |
| July | 133.4322 | 129.2286 | 130.9650 |
| August | 137.1012 | 133.5520 | 135.5898 |
| September | 137.6007 | 134.5694 | 136.2454 |
| October | 134.5600 | 128.2777 | 132.1810 |
| November | 128.2281 | 124.9341 | 126.5351 |
| December | 128.8789 | 126.6600 | 127.8504 |