YEARLY HIGH
0.5559 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.5034 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5272 BTN

2019 JMD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JMD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 0.5559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.5034.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0525 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5431 to the December average rate of 0.5200, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5559 was down 3.61% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.5767, 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 2,779 BTN
2018 Average 2,653 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 2,517 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 262.32 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5549
0.5052
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to BTN 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 0.5350, compared to 0.5195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5350
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0377 BTN (High: 0.5411 / Low: 0.5034). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 BTN (High: 0.5559 / Low: 0.5474).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0377
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

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 0.0187 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.5507) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.5112), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0395 (+7.73%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.5507
2018 Avg (March) 0.5112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5533 0.5320 0.5431
February 0.5500 0.5229 0.5322
March 0.5559 0.5474 0.5507
April 0.5532 0.5217 0.5363
May 0.5226 0.5115 0.5175
June 0.5401 0.5106 0.5300
July 0.5274 0.5050 0.5148
August 0.5321 0.5093 0.5252
September 0.5325 0.5202 0.5247
October 0.5319 0.5128 0.5229
November 0.5138 0.5047 0.5094
December 0.5411 0.5034 0.5200