YEARLY HIGH
1.3005 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.1178 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2255 JMD

2019 JPY to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JPY to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 1.3005. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 1.1178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1828 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1936 to the December average rate of 1.2549, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.3005 was up 4.92% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.2396, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 650,274 JMD
2018 Average 583,802 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 558,894 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91,380.13 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.3034
1.1201
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to JMD 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 1.1899, compared to 1.2612 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0713 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1899
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2612

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0881 JMD (High: 1.2948 / Low: 1.2067). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0237 JMD (High: 1.3005 / Low: 1.2769).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0881
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0237

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0757 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0757

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 1.2881) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.1169), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1712 (+15.33%).

2019 Avg (November) 1.2881
2018 Avg (November) 1.1169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2261 1.1599 1.1936
February 1.2447 1.1601 1.2111
March 1.1562 1.1178 1.1354
April 1.1994 1.1244 1.1603
May 1.2509 1.1973 1.2258
June 1.2545 1.1910 1.2130
July 1.2544 1.2103 1.2335
August 1.2869 1.2606 1.2719
September 1.2838 1.2469 1.2627
October 1.2802 1.2331 1.2562
November 1.3005 1.2769 1.2881
December 1.2948 1.2067 1.2549