YEARLY HIGH
0.6397 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.5019 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5510 KGS

2015 JMD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the JMD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 0.6397. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 0.5019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1377 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5162 to the December average rate of 0.6336, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.6397 was up 24.03% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.5157, 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 3,198 KGS
2014 Average 2,412 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 2,510 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 688.71 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.6460
0.4980
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to KGS 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 0.5262, compared to 0.5757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0495 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5262
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 0.0471 KGS (High: 0.6287 / Low: 0.5816). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 KGS (High: 0.5207 / Low: 0.5129).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0471
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0385 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0385

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.6336) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.5088), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1249 (+24.55%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.6336
2014 Avg (December) 0.5088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5207 0.5129 0.5162
February 0.5319 0.5160 0.5260
March 0.5568 0.5308 0.5392
April 0.5589 0.5246 0.5489
May 0.5247 0.5019 0.5104
June 0.5320 0.5025 0.5167
July 0.5426 0.5250 0.5352
August 0.5577 0.5212 0.5341
September 0.5939 0.5501 0.5722
October 0.5818 0.5731 0.5780
November 0.6287 0.5816 0.6012
December 0.6397 0.6317 0.6336