YEARLY HIGH
42.0904 JMD
YEARLY LOW
37.6394 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.0283 JMD

2019 PEN to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PEN to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 42.0904. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 37.6394.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4510 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.9020 to the December average rate of 40.8568, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 42.0904 was up 0.95% compared to the 2018 peak of 41.6960, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 210,452 JMD
2018 Average 196,128 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 188,197 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,255.17 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

41.9771
37.8269
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 39.4044, compared to 40.6522 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2478 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.4044
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.6522

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 2.4846 JMD (High: 40.3638 / Low: 37.8792). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7676 JMD (High: 42.0904 / Low: 41.3228).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.4846
November Spread (Stable) ±0.7676

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 2.0597 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0597

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 41.6312) against the same month in 2018 (average: 37.5079), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1234 (+10.99%).

2019 Avg (November) 41.6312
2018 Avg (November) 37.5079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.0949 37.6394 38.9020
February 41.1607 39.0792 40.2325
March 39.1641 37.6844 38.1728
April 40.3638 37.8792 39.2357
May 41.1913 39.8481 40.4789
June 40.6595 38.7167 39.4048
July 41.3945 39.7599 40.5596
August 40.9150 39.6156 39.9604
September 41.1128 39.8717 40.4502
October 41.3419 39.4653 40.4551
November 42.0904 41.3228 41.6312
December 41.8423 39.7712 40.8568