YEARLY HIGH
194.5469 JMD
YEARLY LOW
173.9293 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
184.8135 JMD

2019 XDR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XDR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 194.5469. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 173.9293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.6176 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 181.6671 to the December average rate of 188.8888, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 194.5469 was up 0.87% compared to the 2018 peak of 192.8648, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 972,735 JMD
2018 Average 913,436 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 869,646 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103,088.24 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

194.5091
174.3385
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 182.3627, compared to 187.2644 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.9017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 182.3627
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 187.2644

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 12.8414 JMD (High: 194.5469 / Low: 181.7055). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4418 JMD (High: 193.6622 / Low: 191.2203).

December Spread (Volatile) ±12.8414
November Spread (Stable) ±2.4418

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 10.4800 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.4800

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 188.8888) against the same month in 2018 (average: 177.8611), the exchange rate shifted by +11.0277 (+6.20%).

2019 Avg (December) 188.8888
2018 Avg (December) 177.8611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 186.9608 176.8088 181.6671
February 191.1782 180.7150 186.4994
March 180.8162 173.9293 176.0194
April 185.8708 174.4917 180.4626
May 190.0064 185.4380 187.2046
June 188.6504 179.3494 182.3230
July 187.4881 181.4416 184.4523
August 186.8816 182.7538 185.2650
September 187.9908 183.6422 185.7732
October 190.7048 182.2111 186.3787
November 193.6622 191.2203 192.8282
December 194.5469 181.7055 188.8888