YEARLY HIGH
0.5584 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.5314 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5430 JMD

2015 YER to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the YER to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 0.5584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.5314.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0270 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5346 to the December average rate of 0.5566, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.5584 was up 4.86% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.5326, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,792 JMD
2014 Average 2,579 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,657 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 135.14 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.5590
0.5312
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.5360, compared to 0.5500 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5360
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5500

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0101 JMD (High: 0.5469 / Low: 0.5368). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 JMD (High: 0.5393 / Low: 0.5359).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0101
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 0.5541) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.5230), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0312 (+5.96%).

2015 Avg (October) 0.5541
2014 Avg (October) 0.5230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5386 0.5314 0.5346
February 0.5393 0.5359 0.5372
March 0.5374 0.5323 0.5354
April 0.5355 0.5316 0.5335
May 0.5403 0.5338 0.5373
June 0.5402 0.5366 0.5384
July 0.5418 0.5371 0.5398
August 0.5469 0.5368 0.5442
September 0.5514 0.5470 0.5498
October 0.5584 0.5509 0.5541
November 0.5566 0.5521 0.5551
December 0.5583 0.5505 0.5566