YEARLY HIGH
31.4334 JMD
YEARLY LOW
29.0920 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.4535 JMD

2014 QAR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the QAR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 31.4334. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 29.0920.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3414 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.2167 to the December average rate of 31.2916, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 31.4334 was up 7.65% compared to the 2013 peak of 29.1993, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 157,167 JMD
2013 Average 137,034 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 145,460 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,707.05 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

31.4991
29.0092
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 29.9339, compared to 30.9731 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0392 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.9339
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.9731

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 0.4052 JMD (High: 30.0397 / Low: 29.6345). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1325 JMD (High: 30.9918 / Low: 30.8593).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4052
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1325

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0435 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0435

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 31.2916) against the same month in 2013 (average: 28.7015), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5901 (+9.02%).

2014 Avg (December) 31.2916
2013 Avg (December) 28.7015

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.4508 29.0920 29.2167
February 29.6519 29.4270 29.5245
March 30.0397 29.6345 29.8564
April 30.1697 29.9916 30.0913
May 30.5007 30.1303 30.3518
June 30.6870 30.4128 30.5630
July 30.9564 30.6726 30.8533
August 30.9918 30.8593 30.9080
September 31.0963 30.8433 30.9223
October 31.0397 30.6873 30.8788
November 31.1361 30.8268 30.9846
December 31.4334 31.1234 31.2916