YEARLY HIGH
0.8946 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.7689 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8172 JPY

2019 JMD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JMD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 0.8946. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 0.7689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1257 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8379 to the December average rate of 0.7976, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.8946 was down 1.86% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.9116, 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 4,473 JPY
2018 Average 4,286 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 3,845 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 628.59 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.8913
0.7659
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to JPY 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 0.8412, compared to 0.7932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0480 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8412
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 0.0586 JPY (High: 0.8620 / Low: 0.8034). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0142 JPY (High: 0.7831 / Low: 0.7689).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0586
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0142

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 0.0463 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0463

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.8808) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.8333), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0475 (+5.71%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.8808
2018 Avg (March) 0.8333

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8621 0.8156 0.8379
February 0.8620 0.8034 0.8259
March 0.8946 0.8649 0.8808
April 0.8894 0.8338 0.8621
May 0.8352 0.7994 0.8159
June 0.8396 0.7971 0.8246
July 0.8262 0.7972 0.8108
August 0.7933 0.7771 0.7862
September 0.8020 0.7789 0.7920
October 0.8110 0.7812 0.7961
November 0.7831 0.7689 0.7764
December 0.8287 0.7723 0.7976