YEARLY HIGH
0.0160 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0145 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0153 JMD

2019 LAK to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LAK to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.0160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 0.0145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0152 to the December average rate of 0.0154, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0160 was down 1.02% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0161, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 80 JMD
2018 Average 77 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 72 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.41 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0160
0.0146
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0152, compared to 0.0155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0010 JMD (High: 0.0159 / Low: 0.0148). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 JMD (High: 0.0156 / Low: 0.0154).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.0156) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0151), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+2.87%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.0156
2018 Avg (February) 0.0151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0156 0.0148 0.0152
February 0.0160 0.0151 0.0156
March 0.0151 0.0145 0.0147
April 0.0155 0.0145 0.0150
May 0.0158 0.0153 0.0156
June 0.0157 0.0148 0.0151
July 0.0157 0.0150 0.0153
August 0.0156 0.0154 0.0155
September 0.0156 0.0152 0.0154
October 0.0156 0.0152 0.0154
November 0.0159 0.0157 0.0158
December 0.0159 0.0148 0.0154