YEARLY HIGH
0.1053 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0930 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0978 ZAR

2014 JMD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the JMD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 0.1053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 0.0930.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0123 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1020 to the December average rate of 0.1009, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1053 was up 2.92% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.1023, 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 526 ZAR
2013 Average 483 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 465 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61.51 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1028
0.0934
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to ZAR 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 0.0982, compared to 0.0975 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0982
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0975

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0062 ZAR (High: 0.1053 / Low: 0.0990). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 ZAR (High: 0.0956 / Low: 0.0939).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0062
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.1020) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0948), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0072 (+7.62%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.1020
2013 Avg (January) 0.0948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1053 0.0990 0.1020
February 0.1048 0.0994 0.1020
March 0.1006 0.0965 0.0988
April 0.0973 0.0952 0.0963
May 0.0958 0.0930 0.0942
June 0.0971 0.0949 0.0958
July 0.0960 0.0934 0.0949
August 0.0956 0.0939 0.0947
September 0.1003 0.0947 0.0976
October 0.1006 0.0967 0.0985
November 0.1002 0.0968 0.0983
December 0.1027 0.0971 0.1009