YEARLY HIGH
10.2348 JMD
YEARLY LOW
8.4895 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.2536 JMD

2019 SZL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SZL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 10.2348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 8.4895.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7452 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3712 to the December average rate of 9.4990, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 10.2348 was down 6.41% compared to the 2018 peak of 10.9360, 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 51,174 JMD
2018 Average 48,903 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 42,448 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,726.18 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

9.7893
8.6959
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 9.2264, compared to 9.2807 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0543 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.2264
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.2807

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 1.2466 JMD (High: 10.0042 / Low: 8.7576). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4452 JMD (High: 9.5745 / Low: 9.1293).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.2466
May Spread (Stable) ±0.4452

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.9112 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 9.6981) against the same month in 2018 (average: 10.6165), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9184 (-8.65%).

2019 Avg (February) 9.6981
2018 Avg (February) 10.6165

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.0042 8.7576 9.3712
February 10.2348 9.2465 9.6981
March 9.2495 8.4895 8.7870
April 9.3278 8.8135 9.1671
May 9.5745 9.1293 9.3519
June 9.3367 8.6838 8.9833
July 9.7354 9.2469 9.5083
August 9.5446 8.7422 8.9415
September 9.3410 8.8403 9.1477
October 9.5062 8.7578 9.1160
November 9.6178 9.1523 9.4720
December 9.7377 9.2816 9.4990