YEARLY HIGH
0.9609 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.8250 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8864 JMD

2015 ISK to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ISK to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 0.9609. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 0.8250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1359 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8748 to the December average rate of 0.9239, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.9609 was down 3.24% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.9931, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,805 JMD
2014 Average 4,756 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 4,125 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 679.58 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.9522
0.8311
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 0.8638, compared to 0.9091 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0453 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8638
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9091

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0557 JMD (High: 0.9161 / Low: 0.8604). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0123 JMD (High: 0.8798 / Low: 0.8676).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0557
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0123

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0335 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0335

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 0.9421) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.9308), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0113 (+1.21%).

2015 Avg (October) 0.9421
2014 Avg (October) 0.9308

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8996 0.8519 0.8748
February 0.8798 0.8676 0.8747
March 0.8663 0.8250 0.8412
April 0.8746 0.8270 0.8433
May 0.8871 0.8551 0.8727
June 0.8864 0.8578 0.8759
July 0.8774 0.8545 0.8669
August 0.9161 0.8604 0.8879
September 0.9374 0.9092 0.9237
October 0.9609 0.9245 0.9421
November 0.9323 0.8947 0.9102
December 0.9420 0.8981 0.9239