YEARLY HIGH
40.6682 JMD
YEARLY LOW
33.8941 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.5061 JMD

2019 ILS to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ILS to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 40.6682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 33.8941.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7741 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.2814 to the December average rate of 39.4224, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 40.6682 was up 6.23% compared to the 2018 peak of 38.2836, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 203,341 JMD
2018 Average 179,354 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 169,470 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,870.48 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

40.7848
34.3343
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 36.1824, compared to 38.8298 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6474 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.1824
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.8298

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 2.8563 JMD (High: 36.7504 / Low: 33.8941). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7582 JMD (High: 39.0135 / Low: 38.2553).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.8563
September Spread (Stable) ±0.7582

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 1.9883 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9883

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 40.2473) against the same month in 2018 (average: 34.1566), the exchange rate shifted by +6.0907 (+17.83%).

2019 Avg (November) 40.2473
2018 Avg (November) 34.1566

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.7504 33.8941 35.2814
February 37.9354 35.6583 36.8602
March 35.6425 34.4514 34.8719
April 37.0801 34.6108 36.0715
May 38.3583 36.9943 37.5551
June 37.7398 35.6847 36.4542
July 38.9721 36.6414 37.6664
August 38.8430 37.8432 38.4592
September 39.0135 38.2553 38.5701
October 39.2445 37.8262 38.6132
November 40.6682 39.3028 40.2473
December 40.5654 37.9862 39.4224