YEARLY HIGH
4.7998 JMD
YEARLY LOW
4.1274 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5740 JMD

2019 ETB to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ETB to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 4.7998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 4.1274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6723 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5854 to the December average rate of 4.3526, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.7998 was down 3.54% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.9758, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,999 JMD
2018 Average 23,293 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 20,637 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,361.64 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.7278
4.3185
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 4.5659, compared to 4.5822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5659
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.4941 JMD (High: 4.6215 / Low: 4.1274). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0873 JMD (High: 4.6763 / Low: 4.5890).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4941
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0873

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3351 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3351

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 4.6937) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.5711), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1226 (+2.68%).

2019 Avg (February) 4.6937
2018 Avg (February) 4.5711

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7388 4.4857 4.5854
February 4.7998 4.5433 4.6937
March 4.5324 4.3745 4.4205
April 4.6724 4.3667 4.5014
May 4.7420 4.6175 4.6666
June 4.6915 4.4553 4.5276
July 4.7101 4.4898 4.6092
August 4.6763 4.5890 4.6273
September 4.7102 4.5694 4.6202
October 4.6722 4.5376 4.5959
November 4.7762 4.5934 4.6877
December 4.6215 4.1274 4.3526