YEARLY HIGH
37.6318 JMD
YEARLY LOW
33.1659 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.6082 JMD

2019 SAR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SAR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 37.6318. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 33.1659.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4659 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.6750 to the December average rate of 36.5178, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 37.6318 was up 2.59% compared to the 2018 peak of 36.6818, 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 188,159 JMD
2018 Average 171,836 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 165,830 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,329.33 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

37.7699
33.2649
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 34.9012, compared to 36.3151 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.9012
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.3151

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 2.3425 JMD (High: 37.4850 / Low: 35.1425). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6830 JMD (High: 37.6318 / Low: 36.9488).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.3425
November Spread (Stable) ±0.6830

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.9950 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9950

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 37.3945) against the same month in 2018 (average: 33.7276), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6669 (+10.87%).

2019 Avg (November) 37.3945
2018 Avg (November) 33.7276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.5811 33.8200 34.6750
February 36.4933 34.4548 35.6353
March 34.5002 33.1659 33.6403
April 35.6897 33.4174 34.5622
May 36.4098 35.5796 35.9444
June 36.1925 34.4278 34.9501
July 36.3432 34.9153 35.5977
August 36.3811 35.5686 35.9806
September 36.6049 35.8865 36.1892
October 36.8656 35.6441 36.2109
November 37.6318 36.9488 37.3945
December 37.4850 35.1425 36.5178