YEARLY HIGH
32.0491 JMD
YEARLY LOW
30.4387 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.1319 JMD

2015 SAR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SAR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 32.0491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 30.4387.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6104 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.6070 to the December average rate of 31.9147, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 32.0491 was up 5.09% compared to the 2014 peak of 30.4956, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 160,245 JMD
2014 Average 147,840 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 152,193 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,051.95 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

32.0476
30.4533
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 30.7256, compared to 31.5382 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.7256
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.5382

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.5588 JMD (High: 31.3503 / Low: 30.7915). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1766 JMD (High: 30.8979 / Low: 30.7213).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5588
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1766

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1123 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 31.7877) against the same month in 2014 (average: 29.9745), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8132 (+6.05%).

2015 Avg (October) 31.7877
2014 Avg (October) 29.9745

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.8058 30.4387 30.6070
February 30.8979 30.7213 30.7905
March 30.8246 30.5087 30.6985
April 30.7087 30.4750 30.5862
May 30.9765 30.6020 30.8030
June 30.9696 30.7643 30.8682
July 31.0839 30.8065 30.9639
August 31.3503 30.7915 31.2091
September 31.6375 31.3561 31.5322
October 32.0491 31.6109 31.7877
November 31.9345 31.6257 31.8215
December 32.0372 31.5568 31.9147