YEARLY HIGH
7.2349 KPW
YEARLY LOW
6.3782 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.7453 KPW

2019 JMD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JMD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 7.2349. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 6.3782.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8567 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9226 to the December average rate of 6.5756, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 7.2349 was down 0.88% compared to the 2018 peak of 7.2990, 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 36,174 KPW
2018 Average 34,944 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 31,891 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,283.61 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

7.2056
6.3464
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to KPW 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 6.8802, compared to 6.6103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2699 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8802
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6103

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.4575 KPW (High: 7.1820 / Low: 6.7244). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1170 KPW (High: 6.4952 / Low: 6.3782).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4575
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1170

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 0.2693 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2693

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 7.1340) against the same month in 2018 (average: 7.0751), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0589 (+0.83%).

2019 Avg (March) 7.1340
2018 Avg (March) 7.0751

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.0942 6.7438 6.9226
February 6.9662 6.5771 6.7356
March 7.2349 6.9552 7.1340
April 7.1820 6.7244 6.9458
May 6.7445 6.5912 6.6766
June 6.9705 6.6313 6.8668
July 6.8737 6.6021 6.7420
August 6.7471 6.5963 6.6687
September 6.6857 6.5569 6.6303
October 6.7315 6.5096 6.6275
November 6.4952 6.3782 6.4180
December 6.8246 6.4030 6.5756