YEARLY HIGH
0.1100 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0921 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1025 SCR

2019 JMD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JMD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 0.1100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 0.0921.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0179 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1050 to the December average rate of 0.1001, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1100 was down 3.49% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1140, 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 550 SCR
2018 Average 529 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 461 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 89.70 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1096
0.0965
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to SCR 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 0.1046, compared to 0.1005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1046
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0110 SCR (High: 0.1031 / Low: 0.0921). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 SCR (High: 0.1025 / Low: 0.1002).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0110
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.1085) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1073), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+1.20%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.1085
2018 Avg (March) 0.1073

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1075 0.1024 0.1050
February 0.1059 0.0998 0.1024
March 0.1100 0.1067 0.1085
April 0.1090 0.1022 0.1057
May 0.1025 0.1002 0.1014
June 0.1058 0.1008 0.1043
July 0.1043 0.1002 0.1024
August 0.1031 0.0921 0.1007
September 0.1021 0.0997 0.1009
October 0.1025 0.0993 0.1010
November 0.1004 0.0930 0.0976
December 0.1039 0.0974 0.1001