YEARLY HIGH
176.2248 STD
YEARLY LOW
158.8122 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
166.5635 STD

2014 JMD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the JMD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 176.2248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 12, dropping to 158.8122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.4126 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 169.2270 to the December average rate of 174.6866, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 176.2248 was down 13.07% compared to the 2013 peak of 202.7267, 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 881,124 STD
2013 Average 927,393 STD
Yearly Trough Low 794,061 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,062.92 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

176.0697
159.4725
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to STD 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 164.1527, compared to 168.9744 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.8218 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 164.1527
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 168.9744

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 6.4514 STD (High: 172.0240 / Low: 165.5726). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2763 STD (High: 162.9656 / Low: 160.6893).

September Spread (Volatile) ±6.4514
June Spread (Stable) ±2.2763

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.9745 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9745

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 174.6866) against the same month in 2013 (average: 171.5562), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1304 (+1.82%).

2014 Avg (December) 174.6866
2013 Avg (December) 171.5562

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 170.4583 167.6490 169.2270
February 169.4633 163.8859 167.0412
March 165.2252 161.5482 163.0667
April 163.6445 161.0014 162.0500
May 162.3153 159.2833 161.5462
June 162.9656 160.6893 161.9849
July 162.5529 158.8122 160.8556
August 165.2693 162.2976 163.4743
September 172.0240 165.5726 168.6272
October 173.9244 170.4502 171.9780
November 175.6744 172.6190 174.2248
December 176.2248 171.9820 174.6866