YEARLY HIGH
9.2279 JMD
YEARLY LOW
7.8884 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.7400 JMD

2014 SCR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SCR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 9.2279. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 7.8884.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3396 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8145 to the December average rate of 8.1484, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 9.2279 was up 4.78% compared to the 2013 peak of 8.8065, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 46,140 JMD
2013 Average 41,354 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 39,442 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,697.93 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

9.2466
7.8355
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 8.9723, compared to 8.5077 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4645 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.9723
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.5077

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.6537 JMD (High: 8.5707 / Low: 7.9170). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0889 JMD (High: 8.8594 / Low: 8.7705).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.6537
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0889

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3552 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3552

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 9.0583) against the same month in 2013 (average: 8.3697), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6886 (+8.23%).

2014 Avg (May) 9.0583
2013 Avg (May) 8.3697

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.8594 8.7705 8.8145
February 8.9314 8.7367 8.8603
March 9.1062 8.8451 8.9579
April 9.2126 8.9228 9.0716
May 9.2279 8.8416 9.0583
June 9.1622 8.9970 9.0711
July 9.1635 9.0497 9.1290
August 9.1505 8.6737 8.9523
September 8.7180 8.5315 8.6095
October 8.5707 7.9170 8.2542
November 7.9886 7.8884 7.9531
December 8.5749 7.9911 8.1484