YEARLY HIGH
10.1864 JMD
YEARLY LOW
7.5416 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.1968 JMD

2015 LSL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LSL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 10.1864. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 7.5416.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6448 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9398 to the December average rate of 7.9549, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 10.1864 was down 5.24% compared to the 2014 peak of 10.7497, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 50,932 JMD
2014 Average 51,157 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 37,708 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,223.96 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

10.1681
7.7537
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 9.6781, compared to 8.7156 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9625 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6781
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.7156

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.7805 JMD (High: 8.3221 / Low: 7.5416). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3007 JMD (High: 9.8249 / Low: 9.5242).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.7805
May Spread (Stable) ±0.3007

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4819 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4819

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 9.9669) against the same month in 2014 (average: 9.7949), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1720 (+1.76%).

2015 Avg (February) 9.9669
2014 Avg (February) 9.7949

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.1338 9.7591 9.9398
February 10.1864 9.7959 9.9669
March 9.9080 9.2402 9.5353
April 9.7342 9.4174 9.5632
May 9.8249 9.5242 9.6548
June 9.5767 9.2059 9.4082
July 9.4776 9.1265 9.3290
August 9.2631 8.8343 9.0790
September 8.8993 8.4519 8.6616
October 9.1307 8.5181 8.8321
November 8.6889 8.2563 8.4368
December 8.3221 7.5416 7.9549