YEARLY HIGH
70.8203 JMD
YEARLY LOW
61.9327 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
66.2808 JMD

2015 BAM to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BAM to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 70.8203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 61.9327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.8876 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 68.3672 to the December average rate of 66.7325, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 70.8203 was down 9.58% compared to the 2014 peak of 78.3242, 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 354,101 JMD
2014 Average 376,281 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 309,663 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,438.10 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

68.8746
62.8913
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 65.8118, compared to 66.7499 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9381 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 65.8118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 66.7499

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 4.9946 JMD (High: 70.8203 / Low: 65.8257). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4598 JMD (High: 67.6194 / Low: 66.1596).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.9946
February Spread (Stable) ±1.4598

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.3096 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 68.3672) against the same month in 2014 (average: 74.0681), the exchange rate shifted by -5.7010 (-7.70%).

2015 Avg (January) 68.3672
2014 Avg (January) 74.0681

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 70.8203 65.8257 68.3672
February 67.6194 66.1596 67.0402
March 66.0368 61.9327 63.7307
April 65.7649 61.9887 63.3899
May 67.7263 64.5676 65.9362
June 67.3613 64.7111 66.4064
July 66.1054 64.2897 65.3230
August 69.1316 64.8531 66.6406
September 69.0320 67.1103 67.9377
October 69.8326 66.9459 68.3760
November 67.3429 64.3504 65.4894
December 67.4175 64.5132 66.7325