YEARLY HIGH
4.6716 XAF
YEARLY LOW
4.1729 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3894 XAF

2019 JMD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JMD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 1, valuing the pair at 4.6716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 4.1729.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4987 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4185 to the December average rate of 4.3129, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.6716 was up 1.25% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.6138, 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 23,358 XAF
2018 Average 21,573 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 20,865 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,493.32 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.6386
4.1954
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to XAF 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 4.4381, compared to 4.3406 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0975 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4381
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3406

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.3070 XAF (High: 4.4799 / Low: 4.1729). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0480 XAF (High: 4.2606 / Low: 4.2126).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3070
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0480

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 0.1579 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1579

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 4.5064) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.2824), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2240 (+5.23%).

2019 Avg (April) 4.5064
2018 Avg (April) 4.2824

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5706 4.2926 4.4185
February 4.4638 4.2018 4.3249
March 4.6696 4.4586 4.6017
April 4.6716 4.3802 4.5064
May 4.4017 4.2755 4.3485
June 4.5297 4.2864 4.4289
July 4.4450 4.3166 4.3816
August 4.4129 4.3039 4.3638
September 4.4665 4.2939 4.3854
October 4.4853 4.2529 4.3676
November 4.2606 4.2126 4.2324
December 4.4799 4.1729 4.3129