YEARLY HIGH
1.3685 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.2096 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2579 JMD

2014 LRD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LRD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 1.3685. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 1.2096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1589 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2712 to the December average rate of 1.2453, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.3685 was up 0.81% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.3575, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,842 JMD
2013 Average 6,509 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 6,048 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 794.44 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.3297
1.2163
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 1.2837, compared to 1.2320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0517 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2837
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 0.1051 JMD (High: 1.3673 / Low: 1.2623). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 JMD (High: 1.2376 / Low: 1.2276).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1051
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0398 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0398

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 1.3041) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.3180), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0139 (-1.05%).

2014 Avg (May) 1.3041
2013 Avg (May) 1.3180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3137 1.2433 1.2712
February 1.2630 1.2522 1.2574
March 1.3673 1.2623 1.3203
April 1.2949 1.2729 1.2839
May 1.3685 1.2745 1.3041
June 1.3315 1.2340 1.2655
July 1.2409 1.2096 1.2257
August 1.2332 1.2166 1.2283
September 1.2376 1.2276 1.2307
October 1.2355 1.2212 1.2290
November 1.2390 1.2270 1.2331
December 1.2509 1.2388 1.2453