YEARLY HIGH
18.9984 BIF
YEARLY LOW
18.1585 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.4464 BIF

2024 JMD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the JMD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 18.9984. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 18.1585.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8398 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.4012 to the December average rate of 18.8453, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 18.9984 was up 2.60% compared to the 2023 peak of 18.5171, 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 94,992 BIF
2023 Average 82,643 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 90,793 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,199.17 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

18.9011
18.2314
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 18.4194, compared to 18.4734 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0540 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.4194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.4734

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 0.5928 BIF (High: 18.7513 / Low: 18.1585). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1299 BIF (High: 18.4904 / Low: 18.3605).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5928
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1299

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1141 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 18.8453) against the same month in 2023 (average: 18.3544), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4909 (+2.67%).

2024 Avg (December) 18.8453
2023 Avg (December) 18.3544

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.5706 18.3139 18.4012
February 18.4119 18.2141 18.2872
March 18.6438 18.3152 18.5084
April 18.7089 18.3650 18.4781
May 18.4815 18.2647 18.3639
June 18.6530 18.4106 18.4776
July 18.4904 18.3605 18.4108
August 18.4599 18.3295 18.3847
September 18.5387 18.3587 18.4257
October 18.6346 18.2064 18.3423
November 18.7513 18.1585 18.4313
December 18.9984 18.4337 18.8453