YEARLY HIGH
1.9565 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.6934 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8473 JMD

2020 AFN to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 1.9565. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1.6934.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2631 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7432 to the December average rate of 1.8650, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.9565 was up 7.19% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.8253, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,783 JMD
2019 Average 8,574 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 8,467 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,315.51 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.9529
1.7241
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 1.8083, compared to 1.8862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0780 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8083
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8862

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 0.1329 JMD (High: 1.8263 / Low: 1.6934). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0385 JMD (High: 1.9251 / Low: 1.8866).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1329
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0385

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0650 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0650

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 1.9339) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.7184), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2154 (+12.54%).

2020 Avg (August) 1.9339
2019 Avg (August) 1.7184

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8263 1.6934 1.7432
February 1.8346 1.7904 1.8180
March 1.8087 1.7458 1.7740
April 1.8573 1.7565 1.8060
May 1.9187 1.8425 1.8867
June 1.8628 1.7995 1.8218
July 1.9187 1.8009 1.8575
August 1.9565 1.9169 1.9339
September 1.9303 1.8371 1.8723
October 1.9016 1.8404 1.8796
November 1.9251 1.8866 1.9092
December 1.9016 1.8371 1.8650