YEARLY HIGH
256.2359 IRR
YEARLY LOW
235.7931 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
247.8338 IRR

2015 JMD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the JMD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 256.2359. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 235.7931.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.4429 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 237.1149 to the December average rate of 250.4807, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 256.2359 was up 7.48% compared to the 2014 peak of 238.3939, 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 1,281,180 IRR
2014 Average 1,164,724 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 1,178,965 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 102,214.35 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

256.0556
235.3930
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to IRR 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 243.2836, compared to 252.3841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.1005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 243.2836
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 252.3841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 4.2979 IRR (High: 244.3174 / Low: 240.0195). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2926 IRR (High: 245.6952 / Low: 244.4026).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.2979
April Spread (Stable) ±1.2926

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.8487 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8487

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 254.3337) against the same month in 2014 (average: 234.1785), the exchange rate shifted by +20.1553 (+8.61%).

2015 Avg (August) 254.3337
2014 Avg (August) 234.1785

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 238.1660 235.7931 237.1149
February 240.0568 237.1956 238.7069
March 244.3174 240.0195 241.9286
April 245.6952 244.4026 245.2614
May 248.5239 244.3228 245.7088
June 252.7135 248.7988 250.9809
July 256.1122 252.4531 253.8804
August 256.2359 253.3950 254.3337
September 254.7298 251.4687 253.2518
October 252.8116 249.3986 251.4031
November 252.4101 250.1593 250.9547
December 253.3586 249.1100 250.4807