YEARLY HIGH
17.4671 JMD
YEARLY LOW
16.5358 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.9123 JMD

2015 BOB to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BOB to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 17.4671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 16.5358.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9313 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.6313 to the December average rate of 17.3462, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 17.4671 was up 5.49% compared to the 2014 peak of 16.5576, 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 87,336 JMD
2014 Average 80,239 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 82,679 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,656.65 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

17.4187
16.5483
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 16.6904, compared to 17.1342 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4439 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.6904
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.1342

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.3454 JMD (High: 17.0243 / Low: 16.6790). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0909 JMD (High: 16.7767 / Low: 16.6858).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3454
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0909

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0536 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0536

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 17.3462) against the same month in 2014 (average: 16.4882), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8580 (+5.20%).

2015 Avg (December) 17.3462
2014 Avg (December) 16.4882

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.7552 16.5358 16.6313
February 16.7767 16.6858 16.7198
March 16.7246 16.5880 16.6662
April 16.6813 16.5852 16.6208
May 16.8073 16.6155 16.7272
June 16.8368 16.7271 16.7769
July 16.8885 16.6936 16.8288
August 17.0243 16.6790 16.9745
September 17.1748 17.0172 17.1210
October 17.3459 17.1678 17.2505
November 17.3220 17.1822 17.2844
December 17.4671 17.2035 17.3462