2019 BOB to JMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 BOB to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the BOB to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 20.4078. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 18.0002.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4075 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.8234 to the December average rate of 19.8161, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 20.4078 was up 2.54% compared to the 2018 peak of 19.9031, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 18.9414, compared to 19.7080 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7666 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 1.2780 JMD (High: 20.3670 / Low: 19.0889). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3130 JMD (High: 19.7396 / Low: 19.4266).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 1.0700 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 20.2846) against the same month in 2018 (average: 18.3250), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9596 (+10.69%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.3354 | 18.3510 | 18.8234 |
| February | 19.7761 | 18.6983 | 19.3356 |
| March | 18.7287 | 18.0002 | 18.2656 |
| April | 19.3656 | 18.1314 | 18.7416 |
| May | 19.7618 | 19.3184 | 19.5113 |
| June | 19.6615 | 18.6825 | 18.9708 |
| July | 19.7115 | 18.9343 | 19.3157 |
| August | 19.7396 | 19.4266 | 19.5430 |
| September | 19.8776 | 19.4457 | 19.6434 |
| October | 19.9964 | 19.3782 | 19.6453 |
| November | 20.4078 | 20.0384 | 20.2846 |
| December | 20.3670 | 19.0889 | 19.8161 |