YEARLY HIGH
56.9810 JMD
YEARLY LOW
54.6082 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
55.8468 JMD

2024 WST to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the WST to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 10, valuing the pair at 56.9810. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 54.6082.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3727 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.3817 to the December average rate of 55.8638, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 56.9810 was down 1.43% compared to the 2023 peak of 57.8068, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 284,905 JMD
2023 Average 281,992 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 273,041 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,863.74 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

56.7443
55.0643
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 55.5388, compared to 56.1548 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6160 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 55.5388
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.1548

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was April, with a trading range of 1.2818 JMD (High: 55.8900 / Low: 54.6082). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4615 JMD (High: 56.0319 / Low: 55.5705).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.2818
July Spread (Stable) ±0.4615

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.7405 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7405

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2024: 56.6043) against the same month in 2023 (average: 55.4771), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1272 (+2.03%).

2024 Avg (November) 56.6043
2023 Avg (November) 55.4771

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 55.6794 54.9638 55.3817
February 56.2264 55.4571 55.8510
March 55.6860 54.7064 55.2043
April 55.8900 54.6082 55.3857
May 56.0488 55.4423 55.8139
June 55.8850 55.3033 55.5959
July 56.0319 55.5705 55.8446
August 56.3031 55.3724 55.9586
September 56.3781 55.5086 56.0936
October 56.7509 56.1736 56.5640
November 56.9810 56.1642 56.6043
December 56.2580 55.5555 55.8638