YEARLY HIGH
0.1988 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.1577 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1738 JMD

2015 SOS to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SOS to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.1988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.1577.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0411 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1607 to the December average rate of 0.1944, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1988 was up 22.85% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1618, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 994 JMD
2014 Average 621 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 789 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 205.28 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1978
0.1573
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.1640, compared to 0.1836 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0196 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1640
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1836

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0093 JMD (High: 0.1865 / Low: 0.1773). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 JMD (High: 0.1648 / Low: 0.1628).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0093
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.1944) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1560), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0384 (+24.65%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.1944
2014 Avg (December) 0.1560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1639 0.1577 0.1607
February 0.1656 0.1636 0.1646
March 0.1648 0.1628 0.1640
April 0.1653 0.1624 0.1636
May 0.1662 0.1641 0.1652
June 0.1675 0.1641 0.1659
July 0.1732 0.1671 0.1700
August 0.1770 0.1726 0.1753
September 0.1865 0.1773 0.1819
October 0.1924 0.1851 0.1867
November 0.1972 0.1903 0.1931
December 0.1988 0.1924 0.1944