YEARLY HIGH
0.5521 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.4937 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5183 KGS

2019 JMD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JMD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 0.5521. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 0.4937.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0583 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5284 to the December average rate of 0.5089, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5521 was down 1.64% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.5613, 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 2,760 KGS
2018 Average 2,657 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 2,469 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 291.70 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5492
0.4920
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 0.5252, compared to 0.5115 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5252
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5115

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.0349 KGS (High: 0.5483 / Low: 0.5134). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 KGS (High: 0.5027 / Low: 0.4937).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0349
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

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 0.0204 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.5444) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.5358), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0086 (+1.61%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.5444
2018 Avg (March) 0.5358

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5416 0.5148 0.5284
February 0.5315 0.5020 0.5140
March 0.5521 0.5307 0.5444
April 0.5483 0.5134 0.5301
May 0.5149 0.5032 0.5097
June 0.5319 0.5062 0.5246
July 0.5303 0.5107 0.5211
August 0.5221 0.5106 0.5160
September 0.5173 0.5076 0.5131
October 0.5207 0.5038 0.5129
November 0.5027 0.4937 0.4968
December 0.5276 0.4956 0.5089