2018 VUV to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2682 JMD

YEARLY LOW

1.1290 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1945 JMD

2018 VUV to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 1.2682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 1.1290.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1392 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1802 to the December average rate of 1.1535, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2682 was up 0.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2628, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,341 JMD

2017 Average 6,001 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 5,645 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 696.20 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2671

1.1310

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 1.1893, compared to 1.1997 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1893

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1997

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0862 JMD (High: 1.2366 / Low: 1.1505). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0175 JMD (High: 1.1635 / Low: 1.1460).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0862

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0175

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 0.0651 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0651

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.2557) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2459), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0098 (+0.78%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.2557

2017 Avg (September) 1.2459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2090	1.1622	1.1802
February	1.2072	1.1781	1.1978
March	1.2246	1.1819	1.2066
April	1.1958	1.1675	1.1787
May	1.1798	1.1510	1.1662
June	1.2247	1.1792	1.2062
July	1.2298	1.1909	1.2066
August	1.2636	1.2309	1.2497
September	1.2682	1.2403	1.2557
October	1.2366	1.1505	1.1906
November	1.1605	1.1290	1.1423
December	1.1635	1.1460	1.1535