2019 SCR to JMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 SCR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the SCR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 10.8566. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 9.0868.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7698 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.5267 to the December average rate of 9.9981, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 10.8566 was up 7.38% compared to the 2018 peak of 10.1102, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 9.5701, compared to 9.9598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3897 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 1.1618 JMD (High: 10.8566 / Low: 9.6948). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2283 JMD (High: 9.9826 / Low: 9.7544).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.5576 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 9.9372) against the same month in 2018 (average: 9.9766), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0394 (-0.39%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.7618 | 9.2981 | 9.5267 |
| February | 10.0246 | 9.4444 | 9.7712 |
| March | 9.3693 | 9.0868 | 9.2136 |
| April | 9.7850 | 9.1738 | 9.4617 |
| May | 9.9826 | 9.7544 | 9.8575 |
| June | 9.9222 | 9.4521 | 9.5901 |
| July | 9.9792 | 9.5841 | 9.7639 |
| August | 10.8566 | 9.6948 | 9.9372 |
| September | 10.0289 | 9.7971 | 9.9109 |
| October | 10.0717 | 9.7598 | 9.9049 |
| November | 10.7480 | 9.9640 | 10.2440 |
| December | 10.2712 | 9.6257 | 9.9981 |