YEARLY HIGH
10.7459 JMD
YEARLY LOW
9.5438 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.2271 JMD

2014 SZL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SZL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 10.7459. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 9.5438.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2021 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.8042 to the December average rate of 9.9078, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 10.7459 was down 3.54% compared to the 2013 peak of 11.1404, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 53,730 JMD
2013 Average 51,780 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 47,719 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,010.72 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

10.6971
9.7082
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 10.1914, compared to 10.2629 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0716 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.1914
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2629

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.5908 JMD (High: 10.5654 / Low: 9.9746). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1807 JMD (High: 10.6531 / Low: 10.4724).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.5908
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1807

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2930 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2930

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 10.6147) against the same month in 2013 (average: 10.5889), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0258 (+0.24%).

2014 Avg (May) 10.6147
2013 Avg (May) 10.5889

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.0779 9.5438 9.8042
February 10.0617 9.5518 9.7906
March 10.3484 9.9777 10.1223
April 10.4945 10.2696 10.3837
May 10.7459 10.4291 10.6147
June 10.5567 10.3199 10.4327
July 10.7082 10.4068 10.5345
August 10.6531 10.4724 10.5512
September 10.5654 9.9746 10.2582
October 10.3222 9.9500 10.1459
November 10.3286 9.9985 10.1800
December 10.2834 9.7415 9.9078