YEARLY HIGH
0.5637 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.4970 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5335 JMD

2019 YER to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the YER to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 0.5637. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 0.4970.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0668 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5195 to the December average rate of 0.5472, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5637 was up 2.57% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.5496, 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 2,819 JMD
2018 Average 2,574 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,485 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 333.78 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5658
0.4984
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 0.5230, compared to 0.5441 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0211 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5230
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5441

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0347 JMD (High: 0.5616 / Low: 0.5269). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0103 JMD (High: 0.5637 / Low: 0.5535).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0347
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0103

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 0.0301 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0301

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 0.5602) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.5054), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0547 (+10.83%).

2019 Avg (November) 0.5602
2018 Avg (November) 0.5054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5332 0.5067 0.5195
February 0.5466 0.5161 0.5342
March 0.5170 0.4970 0.5040
April 0.5346 0.5007 0.5178
May 0.5455 0.5330 0.5386
June 0.5421 0.5157 0.5238
July 0.5444 0.5231 0.5334
August 0.5450 0.5328 0.5391
September 0.5483 0.5378 0.5423
October 0.5523 0.5342 0.5426
November 0.5637 0.5535 0.5602
December 0.5616 0.5269 0.5472