YEARLY HIGH
14.6391 BIF
YEARLY LOW
13.1553 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.7997 BIF

2019 JMD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JMD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 14.6391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 13.1553.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4838 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.8835 to the December average rate of 13.7165, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 14.6391 was up 0.77% compared to the 2018 peak of 14.5268, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 73,196 BIF
2018 Average 69,024 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 65,777 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,418.86 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

14.5351
13.2432
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to BIF 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 13.9538, compared to 13.6456 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.9538
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.6456

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.9561 BIF (High: 14.2711 / Low: 13.3150). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1924 BIF (High: 13.4744 / Low: 13.2820).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.9561
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1924

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5108 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 14.4274) against the same month in 2018 (average: 13.8858), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5416 (+3.90%).

2019 Avg (March) 14.4274
2018 Avg (March) 13.8858

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.2158 13.5134 13.8835
February 14.0433 13.1553 13.5750
March 14.6391 14.1499 14.4274
April 14.6177 13.6818 14.1397
May 13.8202 13.4302 13.6289
June 14.2967 13.5526 14.0682
July 14.0418 13.5266 13.8088
August 13.7352 13.5397 13.6670
September 13.8245 13.4519 13.6490
October 13.8623 13.4633 13.6815
November 13.4744 13.2820 13.3508
December 14.2711 13.3150 13.7165