YEARLY HIGH
0.1335 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.1270 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1298 JMD

2015 KPW to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KPW to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 0.1335. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.1270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0065 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1277 to the December average rate of 0.1330, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1335 was up 4.95% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1272, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KPW based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 667 JMD
2014 Average 616 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 635 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.64 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1336
0.1269
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.1281, compared to 0.1314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1281
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0023 JMD (High: 0.1307 / Low: 0.1283). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 JMD (High: 0.1289 / Low: 0.1280).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 0.1324) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1249), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0075 (+6.00%).

2015 Avg (October) 0.1324
2014 Avg (October) 0.1249

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1287 0.1270 0.1277
February 0.1289 0.1280 0.1284
March 0.1284 0.1272 0.1279
April 0.1280 0.1270 0.1275
May 0.1291 0.1275 0.1284
June 0.1291 0.1282 0.1286
July 0.1295 0.1284 0.1290
August 0.1307 0.1283 0.1301
September 0.1318 0.1306 0.1314
October 0.1335 0.1317 0.1324
November 0.1330 0.1319 0.1326
December 0.1335 0.1315 0.1330