YEARLY HIGH
0.1326 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0980 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1092 ZAR

2015 JMD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the JMD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.1326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.0980.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0346 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1006 to the December average rate of 0.1257, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1326 was up 26.00% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1053, 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 663 ZAR
2014 Average 489 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 490 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 173.02 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1282
0.0978
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 0.1034, compared to 0.1151 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1034
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1151

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0124 ZAR (High: 0.1326 / Low: 0.1202). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 ZAR (High: 0.1050 / Low: 0.1018).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0124
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.1257) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1009), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0248 (+24.58%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.1257
2014 Avg (December) 0.1009

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1025 0.0987 0.1006
February 0.1021 0.0980 0.1003
March 0.1081 0.1010 0.1049
April 0.1062 0.1027 0.1045
May 0.1050 0.1018 0.1036
June 0.1087 0.1044 0.1063
July 0.1097 0.1055 0.1072
August 0.1132 0.1080 0.1102
September 0.1183 0.1123 0.1155
October 0.1174 0.1095 0.1133
November 0.1212 0.1152 0.1186
December 0.1326 0.1202 0.1257