YEARLY HIGH
2.0121 YER
YEARLY LOW
1.7738 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8760 YER

2019 JMD to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JMD to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 2.0121. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 1.7738.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2383 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9256 to the December average rate of 1.8289, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.0121 was down 3.40% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.0829, 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 10,061 YER
2018 Average 9,722 YER
Yearly Trough Low 8,869 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,191.32 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.0042
1.7653
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to YER 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 1.9134, compared to 1.8386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0748 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9134
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.1269 YER (High: 1.9974 / Low: 1.8705). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0329 YER (High: 1.8068 / Low: 1.7738).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1269
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0329

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 0.0754 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0754

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 1.9843) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.9753), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0089 (+0.45%).

2019 Avg (March) 1.9843
2018 Avg (March) 1.9753

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9734 1.8755 1.9256
February 1.9378 1.8295 1.8725
March 2.0121 1.9343 1.9843
April 1.9974 1.8705 1.9320
May 1.8761 1.8331 1.8566
June 1.9390 1.8446 1.9098
July 1.9117 1.8369 1.8751
August 1.8768 1.8349 1.8550
September 1.8594 1.8239 1.8442
October 1.8721 1.8107 1.8434
November 1.8068 1.7738 1.7852
December 1.8980 1.7806 1.8289