YEARLY HIGH
9.1446 KRW
YEARLY LOW
8.1831 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.7273 KRW

2019 JMD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JMD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 9.1446. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 8.1831.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9615 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6207 to the December average rate of 8.5615, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 9.1446 was up 1.14% compared to the 2018 peak of 9.0415, 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 45,723 KRW
2018 Average 42,710 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 40,915 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,807.48 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

9.0435
8.2677
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to KRW 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 8.7561, compared to 8.6985 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0576 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.7561
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.6985

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.5794 KRW (High: 9.0096 / Low: 8.4302). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1919 KRW (High: 8.4071 / Low: 8.2152).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.5794
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1919

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3770 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3770

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 8.9470) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.4405), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5065 (+6.00%).

2019 Avg (June) 8.9470
2018 Avg (June) 8.4405

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.8510 8.3367 8.6207
February 8.7095 8.1831 8.4032
March 9.0971 8.7145 8.9788
April 9.0660 8.6590 8.8158
May 8.9185 8.6083 8.7712
June 9.1446 8.6818 8.9470
July 8.9674 8.6765 8.8190
August 9.0984 8.8137 8.9672
September 8.9607 8.6837 8.8017
October 9.0096 8.4302 8.7094
November 8.4071 8.2152 8.3324
December 8.8068 8.3129 8.5615