YEARLY HIGH
78.3242 JMD
YEARLY LOW
70.8886 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
75.2536 JMD

2014 BAM to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BAM to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 12, valuing the pair at 78.3242. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 70.8886.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4355 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.0681 to the December average rate of 71.6867, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 78.3242 was up 4.77% compared to the 2013 peak of 74.7555, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 391,621 JMD
2013 Average 338,746 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 354,443 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,177.53 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

78.3585
71.0801
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 76.3513, compared to 74.1559 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1954 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 76.3513
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 74.1559

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 2.9962 JMD (High: 75.6372 / Low: 72.6410). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8757 JMD (High: 72.3741 / Low: 71.4984).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.9962
November Spread (Stable) ±0.8757

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.4189 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4189

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2014: 77.7520) against the same month in 2013 (average: 67.6206), the exchange rate shifted by +10.1314 (+14.98%).

2014 Avg (July) 77.7520
2013 Avg (July) 67.6206

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 74.7020 73.6343 74.0681
February 75.8678 74.0418 75.0237
March 77.3799 75.9231 76.8077
April 77.7429 76.5804 77.3138
May 78.2828 77.1444 77.5540
June 78.0666 76.8742 77.3401
July 78.3242 77.0070 77.7520
August 77.2273 75.6611 76.5950
September 75.6372 72.6410 74.1762
October 73.4038 72.1538 72.8110
November 72.3741 71.4984 71.9144
December 72.8201 70.8886 71.6867