YEARLY HIGH
0.0933 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0824 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0884 JMD

2019 LBP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LBP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 0.0933. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 0.0824.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0109 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0862 to the December average rate of 0.0906, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0933 was up 2.64% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0909, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 466 JMD
2018 Average 426 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 412 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.57 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0936
0.0827
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0867, compared to 0.0901 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) 0.0867
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0901

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0059 JMD (High: 0.0931 / Low: 0.0872). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 JMD (High: 0.0933 / Low: 0.0916).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 0.0927) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0836), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0091 (+10.86%).

2019 Avg (November) 0.0927
2018 Avg (November) 0.0836

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0883 0.0839 0.0862
February 0.0907 0.0855 0.0886
March 0.0858 0.0824 0.0836
April 0.0888 0.0830 0.0859
May 0.0902 0.0883 0.0892
June 0.0899 0.0855 0.0868
July 0.0903 0.0865 0.0884
August 0.0905 0.0888 0.0894
September 0.0909 0.0889 0.0899
October 0.0914 0.0886 0.0899
November 0.0933 0.0916 0.0927
December 0.0931 0.0872 0.0906