YEARLY HIGH
60.0725 JMD
YEARLY LOW
57.1290 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
58.3913 JMD

2015 BBD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BBD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 60.0725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 57.1290.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9435 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 57.4810 to the December average rate of 59.8667, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 60.0725 was up 4.96% compared to the 2014 peak of 57.2360, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 300,363 JMD
2014 Average 277,277 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 285,645 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,717.50 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

60.1174
57.1089
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 57.6370, compared to 59.1456 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.6370
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.1456

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 1.0415 JMD (High: 58.7930 / Low: 57.7515). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3630 JMD (High: 57.9852 / Low: 57.6222).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.0415
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3630

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2100 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 59.5981) against the same month in 2014 (average: 56.2270), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3712 (+6.00%).

2015 Avg (October) 59.5981
2014 Avg (October) 56.2270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 57.9100 57.1290 57.4810
February 57.9852 57.6222 57.7628
March 57.7911 57.2273 57.5696
April 57.5847 57.1545 57.3596
May 58.0967 57.3835 57.7641
June 58.0864 57.6923 57.8847
July 58.2871 57.7794 58.0637
August 58.7930 57.7515 58.5290
September 59.3135 58.7976 59.1277
October 60.0725 59.2714 59.5981
November 59.8749 59.3647 59.6884
December 60.0483 59.1957 59.8667