2018 XAF to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2444 JMD

YEARLY LOW

0.2167 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2320 JMD

2018 XAF to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 0.2444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 0.2167.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0276 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2310 to the December average rate of 0.2218, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2444 was up 2.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2387, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,222 JMD

2017 Average 1,105 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 1,084 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 138.22 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2443

0.2170

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.2329, compared to 0.2311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2329

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0151 JMD (High: 0.2368 / Low: 0.2217). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 JMD (High: 0.2416 / Low: 0.2359).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0151

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0123 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.2420) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2359), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0061 (+2.59%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.2420

2017 Avg (September) 0.2359

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2359	0.2250	0.2310
February	0.2399	0.2337	0.2366
March	0.2416	0.2359	0.2392
April	0.2362	0.2296	0.2335
May	0.2284	0.2218	0.2263
June	0.2344	0.2259	0.2309
July	0.2379	0.2296	0.2335
August	0.2442	0.2344	0.2386
September	0.2444	0.2381	0.2420
October	0.2368	0.2217	0.2315
November	0.2229	0.2167	0.2193
December	0.2246	0.2187	0.2218