2018 XDR to JMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |