YEARLY HIGH
2.3200 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.6877 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0278 JMD

2020 ARS to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ARS to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 2.3200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.6877.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6323 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2457 to the December average rate of 1.7411, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.3200 was down 36.91% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.6776, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,600 JMD
2019 Average 14,223 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 8,439 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,161.57 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.3369
1.6870
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 2.1553, compared to 1.9002 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2551 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1553
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9002

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1383 JMD (High: 2.2130 / Low: 2.0747). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0414 JMD (High: 1.8801 / Low: 1.8387).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1383
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0414

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1399 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1399

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 2.2457) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.4806), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2349 (-35.48%).

2020 Avg (January) 2.2457
2019 Avg (January) 3.4806

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3200 2.1931 2.2457
February 2.3180 2.2084 2.2827
March 2.2130 2.0747 2.1428
April 2.1222 2.0665 2.0985
May 2.1651 2.1032 2.1366
June 2.0834 1.9861 2.0255
July 2.0402 1.9696 2.0064
August 2.0495 2.0081 2.0357
September 1.9964 1.8606 1.9147
October 1.8801 1.8387 1.8633
November 1.8704 1.8035 1.8402
December 1.7980 1.6877 1.7411