YEARLY HIGH
37.2878 JMD
YEARLY LOW
31.4147 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.8878 JMD

2019 BRL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BRL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 37.2878. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 31.4147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8731 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.7801 to the December average rate of 33.3337, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 37.2878 was down 6.08% compared to the 2018 peak of 39.7009, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 932,196 JMD
2018 Average 886,109 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 785,368 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 146,827.83 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

36.2456
32.5083
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 34.0709, compared to 33.7047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3662 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.0709
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.7047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 3.8463 JMD (High: 36.6215 / Low: 32.7752). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5035 JMD (High: 34.5123 / Low: 33.0088).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.8463
May Spread (Stable) ±1.5035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.1144 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 35.9341) against the same month in 2018 (average: 38.7119), the exchange rate shifted by -2.7777 (-7.18%).

2019 Avg (February) 35.9341
2018 Avg (February) 38.7119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.6215 32.7752 34.7801
February 37.2878 34.4420 35.9341
March 34.2527 31.4147 32.8197
April 34.0729 32.5329 33.2393
May 34.5123 33.0088 33.7203
June 35.1663 33.2991 33.9320
July 36.0479 34.0506 35.3373
August 35.3310 32.3161 33.5788
September 33.7919 32.2774 32.9503
October 34.6461 32.1672 33.2840
November 34.9166 32.9627 33.7441
December 34.5916 32.3271 33.3337