YEARLY HIGH
141.1063 JMD
YEARLY LOW
124.3972 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
133.5520 JMD

2019 BMD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BMD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 141.1063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 124.3972.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.7091 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 130.0398 to the December average rate of 136.9726, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 141.1063 was up 2.55% compared to the 2018 peak of 137.6007, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 705,532 JMD
2018 Average 644,511 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 621,986 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,545.70 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

141.6409
124.7637
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 130.8971, compared to 136.2070 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.3099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 130.8971
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 136.2070

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 8.6838 JMD (High: 140.5594 / Low: 131.8756). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5427 JMD (High: 141.1063 / Low: 138.5636).

December Spread (Volatile) ±8.6838
November Spread (Stable) ±2.5427

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 7.4757 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.4757

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 140.2345) against the same month in 2018 (average: 126.5351), the exchange rate shifted by +13.6994 (+10.83%).

2019 Avg (November) 140.2345
2018 Avg (November) 126.5351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 133.4560 126.8638 130.0398
February 136.8388 129.1953 133.6459
March 129.4000 124.3972 126.1701
April 133.8400 125.3135 129.6208
May 136.5458 133.4429 134.8031
June 135.7200 129.1162 131.1028
July 136.3198 130.9342 133.5114
August 136.4400 133.3913 134.9619
September 137.2593 134.6158 135.7441
October 138.2583 133.6992 135.8175
November 141.1063 138.5636 140.2345
December 140.5594 131.8756 136.9726