YEARLY HIGH
0.3128 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.2670 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2939 JMD

2020 AMD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AMD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 0.3128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 0.2670.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0458 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2810 to the December average rate of 0.2954, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3128 was up 5.93% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2952, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,564 JMD
2019 Average 1,390 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,335 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 228.81 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3127
0.2738
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 0.2869, compared to 0.3010 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0141 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2869
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3010

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0324 JMD (High: 0.3040 / Low: 0.2716). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 JMD (High: 0.3076 / Low: 0.3012).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0324
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0152 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.3095) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2836), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0258 (+9.11%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.3095
2019 Avg (August) 0.2836

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2915 0.2736 0.2810
February 0.2957 0.2868 0.2923
March 0.2868 0.2694 0.2771
April 0.2953 0.2670 0.2809
May 0.3040 0.2934 0.2982
June 0.2956 0.2888 0.2918
July 0.3059 0.2886 0.2972
August 0.3128 0.3056 0.3095
September 0.3078 0.2937 0.2987
October 0.3036 0.2937 0.2999
November 0.3076 0.3012 0.3051
December 0.3040 0.2716 0.2954