YEARLY HIGH
17.0927 JMD
YEARLY LOW
15.2902 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.2863 JMD

2019 SBD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SBD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 17.0927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 15.2902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8025 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.0396 to the December average rate of 16.5357, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 17.0927 was down 2.00% compared to the 2018 peak of 17.4419, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 85,464 JMD
2018 Average 81,797 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 76,451 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,012.69 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

17.0953
15.3802
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 16.0574, compared to 16.5151 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4577 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.0574
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.5151

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 1.2823 JMD (High: 17.0873 / Low: 15.8051). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3552 JMD (High: 16.6799 / Low: 16.3247).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.2823
May Spread (Stable) ±0.3552

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.9522 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9522

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 16.5357) against the same month in 2018 (average: 15.8180), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7177 (+4.54%).

2019 Avg (December) 16.5357
2018 Avg (December) 15.8180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.5668 15.3411 16.0396
February 17.0873 15.8051 16.4753
March 15.8949 15.2902 15.5231
April 16.4403 15.4480 15.8985
May 16.6799 16.3247 16.4681
June 16.5391 15.6811 15.9398
July 16.6574 15.8867 16.2008
August 16.7106 16.3457 16.5065
September 16.6590 16.2660 16.4737
October 16.7498 16.0883 16.4214
November 17.0370 16.6817 16.9524
December 17.0927 15.9001 16.5357