2019 LRD to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8499 JMD

YEARLY LOW

0.6332 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7236 JMD

2019 LRD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LRD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.8499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 0.6332.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2167 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8173 to the December average rate of 0.7261, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.8499 was down 16.98% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.0238, 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 4,250 JMD

2018 Average 4,502 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 3,166 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,083.43 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.8485

0.6247

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 0.7722, compared to 0.6751 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0971 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7722

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6751

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0795 JMD (High: 0.7879 / Low: 0.7084). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0139 JMD (High: 0.6736 / Low: 0.6597).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0795

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0139

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0748 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0748

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.8299) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.9958), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1660 (-16.67%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.8299

2018 Avg (February) 0.9958

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8341	0.8055	0.8173
February	0.8499	0.7995	0.8299
March	0.7999	0.7667	0.7781
April	0.7937	0.7688	0.7813
May	0.7879	0.7084	0.7506
June	0.7098	0.6628	0.6759
July	0.6736	0.6597	0.6673
August	0.6686	0.6523	0.6630
September	0.6631	0.6441	0.6517
October	0.6534	0.6332	0.6434
November	0.7287	0.6548	0.6991
December	0.7497	0.7024	0.7261