YEARLY HIGH
192.8648 JMD
YEARLY LOW
173.5560 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
182.6882 JMD

2018 XDR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 192.8648. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 173.5560.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.3088 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 178.6076 to the December average rate of 177.8611, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 192.8648 was up 3.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 186.2986, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 964,324 JMD
2017 Average 889,685 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 867,780 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 96,544.14 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

192.4879
174.5001
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 181.5641, compared to 183.8123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2482 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 181.5641
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 183.8123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 9.6053 JMD (High: 187.7697 / Low: 178.1644). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9002 JMD (High: 179.8042 / Low: 177.9040).

October Spread (Volatile) ±9.6053
May Spread (Stable) ±1.9002

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 8.3812 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.3812

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 190.9890) against the same month in 2017 (average: 184.5348), the exchange rate shifted by +6.4541 (+3.50%).

2018 Avg (September) 190.9890
2017 Avg (September) 184.5348

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 181.3202 175.4547 178.6076
February 184.1734 180.6219 182.6185
March 186.3338 182.8782 184.7887
April 183.0957 179.0307 180.9400
May 179.8042 177.9040 179.0270
June 185.9746 180.0783 183.4027
July 187.0413 181.8440 183.9679
August 192.0421 187.3873 189.6765
September 192.8648 188.2848 190.9890
October 187.7697 178.1644 184.3803
November 178.7891 173.5560 175.9991
December 179.4799 176.1420 177.8611