YEARLY HIGH
83.6817 JMD
YEARLY LOW
72.7760 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
78.8620 JMD

2020 AWG to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AWG to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 83.6817. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 72.7760.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.9057 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.7628 to the December average rate of 79.8537, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 83.6817 was up 6.75% compared to the 2019 peak of 78.3924, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 418,408 JMD
2019 Average 370,906 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 363,880 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,528.42 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

83.6074
73.9587
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 77.0581, compared to 80.6659 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 77.0581
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 80.6659

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 4.7404 JMD (High: 77.5164 / Low: 72.7760). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7026 JMD (High: 82.2984 / Low: 80.5958).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.7404
November Spread (Stable) ±1.7026

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.8897 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8897

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 82.8034) against the same month in 2019 (average: 74.9746), the exchange rate shifted by +7.8288 (+10.44%).

2020 Avg (August) 82.8034
2019 Avg (August) 74.9746

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 77.5164 72.7760 74.7628
February 78.6060 76.2172 77.6918
March 76.2172 74.1658 75.1112
April 78.6718 74.4579 76.4192
May 81.6940 78.1536 80.1639
June 79.4390 77.4102 78.1998
July 81.8468 77.2299 79.5276
August 83.6817 81.7586 82.8034
September 82.3533 78.5755 79.9137
October 81.2244 78.5904 80.2547
November 82.2984 80.5958 81.6426
December 81.3446 78.8945 79.8537