YEARLY HIGH
19.1670 JMD
YEARLY LOW
17.6925 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.5655 JMD

2024 SBD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SBD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 19.1670. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 17.6925.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4745 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.4153 to the December average rate of 18.6674, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 19.1670 was up 0.76% compared to the 2023 peak of 19.0230, 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 95,835 JMD
2023 Average 92,300 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 88,462 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,372.52 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

19.1460
18.1780
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 18.3798, compared to 18.7511 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3713 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.3798
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.7511

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 0.7358 JMD (High: 18.4283 / Low: 17.6925). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1994 JMD (High: 18.6260 / Low: 18.4266).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7358
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1994

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2897 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2897

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2024: 19.0653) against the same month in 2023 (average: 18.3742), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6911 (+3.76%).

2024 Avg (October) 19.0653
2023 Avg (October) 18.3742

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.6380 18.2555 18.4153
February 18.6844 18.3832 18.5000
March 18.4283 17.6925 18.2587
April 18.4669 18.0396 18.2902
May 18.5155 18.3152 18.4181
June 18.5242 18.2868 18.3968
July 18.6260 18.4266 18.5059
August 18.6555 18.2611 18.4790
September 18.9969 18.5041 18.8322
October 19.1670 18.9671 19.0653
November 19.1286 18.7585 18.9571
December 18.8210 18.5548 18.6674