YEARLY HIGH
4.0567 XAF
YEARLY LOW
3.7131 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8776 XAF

2024 JMD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the JMD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 4.0567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 24, dropping to 3.7131.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3436 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8773 to the December average rate of 4.0048, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 4.0567 was down 1.51% compared to the 2023 peak of 4.1190, 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 20,283 XAF
2023 Average 19,674 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 18,565 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,718.11 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

4.0294
3.7346
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 3.9016, compared to 3.8537 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0479 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9016
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8537

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 0.1776 XAF (High: 3.9710 / Low: 3.7935). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0543 XAF (High: 3.9181 / Low: 3.8638).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1776
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0543

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0670 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0670

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 4.0048) against the same month in 2023 (average: 3.8666), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1381 (+3.57%).

2024 Avg (December) 4.0048
2023 Avg (December) 3.8666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9098 3.8362 3.8773
February 3.9181 3.8638 3.8859
March 3.9624 3.8515 3.9039
April 3.9869 3.8997 3.9453
May 3.9231 3.8610 3.8817
June 3.9475 3.8752 3.9156
July 3.9265 3.8346 3.8649
August 3.8889 3.7376 3.7979
September 3.8091 3.7131 3.7592
October 3.8348 3.7624 3.8008
November 3.9710 3.7935 3.8945
December 4.0567 3.9468 4.0048