YEARLY HIGH
4.8263 CRC
YEARLY LOW
3.9780 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4024 CRC

2019 JMD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JMD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 4.8263. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 3.9780.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8483 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6417 to the December average rate of 4.1423, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.8263 was down 1.77% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.9134, 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 24,131 CRC
2018 Average 22,390 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 19,890 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,241.42 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.8474
4.0598
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to CRC 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 4.5795, compared to 4.2253 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3543 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5795
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2253

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.3500 CRC (High: 4.3280 / Low: 3.9780). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1088 CRC (High: 4.2717 / Low: 4.1629).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3500
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.2380 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2380

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 4.7818) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.4693), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3125 (+6.99%).

2019 Avg (March) 4.7818
2018 Avg (March) 4.4693

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7676 4.5165 4.6417
February 4.7018 4.4858 4.5632
March 4.8263 4.6880 4.7818
April 4.7798 4.4642 4.6290
May 4.4641 4.3114 4.3909
June 4.5365 4.3217 4.4707
July 4.4381 4.1997 4.3257
August 4.2717 4.1629 4.2184
September 4.3334 4.1922 4.2560
October 4.3464 4.2067 4.2836
November 4.2075 3.9940 4.1255
December 4.3280 3.9780 4.1423