YEARLY HIGH
202.0436 STD
YEARLY LOW
176.6757 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
189.0533 STD

2015 JMD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the JMD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 202.0436. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 176.6757.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.3679 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 183.0138 to the December average rate of 187.6966, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 202.0436 was up 14.65% compared to the 2014 peak of 176.2248, 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 1,010,218 STD
2014 Average 832,789 STD
Yearly Trough Low 883,378 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 126,839.68 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

199.1416
181.5157
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 190.4632, compared to 187.6434 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 190.4632
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 187.6434

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 12.7704 STD (High: 189.4461 / Low: 176.6757). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4691 STD (High: 189.2526 / Low: 185.7834).

January Spread (Volatile) ±12.7704
February Spread (Stable) ±3.4691

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 7.7865 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.7865

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 197.6727) against the same month in 2014 (average: 162.0500), the exchange rate shifted by +35.6228 (+21.98%).

2015 Avg (April) 197.6727
2014 Avg (April) 162.0500

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 189.4461 176.6757 183.0138
February 189.2526 185.7834 186.9543
March 201.6619 189.3990 196.5335
April 202.0436 191.4955 197.6727
May 193.7128 185.5734 189.8863
June 193.2243 186.3345 188.7189
July 194.3661 188.9951 191.5536
August 192.0815 182.0714 187.9820
September 186.6644 181.3586 184.3750
October 187.2374 180.0261 182.9845
November 194.9164 186.5962 191.2686
December 194.4504 185.8967 187.6966