YEARLY HIGH
9.8481 JMD
YEARLY LOW
8.0755 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.7845 JMD

2015 SCR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SCR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 9.8481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 8.0755.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7726 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.2629 to the December average rate of 9.3766, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 9.8481 was up 6.72% compared to the 2014 peak of 9.2279, 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 49,240 JMD
2014 Average 43,699 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 40,377 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,862.81 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

9.4902
8.1271
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 8.4523, compared to 9.1167 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6644 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4523
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.1167

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.8242 JMD (High: 9.8481 / Low: 9.0239). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2380 JMD (High: 8.5766 / Low: 8.3386).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.8242
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2380

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0222 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0222

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 9.3766) against the same month in 2014 (average: 8.1484), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2282 (+15.07%).

2015 Avg (December) 9.3766
2014 Avg (December) 8.1484

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.6981 8.0755 8.2629
February 8.4479 8.1501 8.2407
March 8.5963 8.2186 8.3995
April 8.5766 8.3386 8.4564
May 8.7813 8.4414 8.6081
June 8.9796 8.6309 8.7464
July 9.0728 8.6200 8.8542
August 9.1953 8.7665 8.9463
September 9.3155 8.7578 9.0662
October 9.3989 8.8186 9.1547
November 9.5648 8.9856 9.3022
December 9.8481 9.0239 9.3766