YEARLY HIGH
16.5576 JMD
YEARLY LOW
15.3150 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.0449 JMD

2014 BOB to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BOB to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 16.5576. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 15.3150.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2425 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.3917 to the December average rate of 16.4882, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 16.5576 was up 7.82% compared to the 2013 peak of 15.3570, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 82,788 JMD
2013 Average 71,846 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 76,575 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,212.72 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

16.5979
15.2821
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 15.7711, compared to 16.3187 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5476 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.7711
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.3187

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 0.1933 JMD (High: 15.8206 / Low: 15.6273). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0244 JMD (High: 16.2952 / Low: 16.2707).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1933
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0244

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0143 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 16.4882) against the same month in 2013 (average: 15.1186), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3696 (+9.06%).

2014 Avg (December) 16.4882
2013 Avg (December) 15.1186

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.5063 15.3150 15.3917
February 15.6236 15.5092 15.5607
March 15.8206 15.6273 15.7276
April 15.8916 15.7866 15.8504
May 16.0719 15.8897 15.9901
June 16.1793 16.0379 16.1062
July 16.3052 16.1608 16.2536
August 16.2952 16.2707 16.2857
September 16.3010 16.2447 16.2842
October 16.3031 16.2252 16.2698
November 16.3955 16.2717 16.3310
December 16.5576 16.3942 16.4882