YEARLY HIGH
0.0176 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0151 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0160 JMD

2018 UZS to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UZS to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 0.0176. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 0.0151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0152 to the December average rate of 0.0154, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0176 was down 56.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0405, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 88 JMD
2017 Average 144 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 75 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.40 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0176
0.0150
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UZS 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 0.0156, compared to 0.0164 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0156
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0164

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0010 JMD (High: 0.0166 / Low: 0.0156). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 JMD (High: 0.0153 / Low: 0.0152).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0174) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0308), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0135 (-43.63%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0174
2017 Avg (August) 0.0308

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0153 0.0152 0.0152
February 0.0155 0.0152 0.0153
March 0.0157 0.0155 0.0156
April 0.0156 0.0154 0.0154
May 0.0159 0.0154 0.0156
June 0.0167 0.0158 0.0164
July 0.0171 0.0164 0.0168
August 0.0176 0.0171 0.0174
September 0.0176 0.0166 0.0172
October 0.0166 0.0156 0.0161
November 0.0156 0.0151 0.0153
December 0.0155 0.0152 0.0154