2021 BAM to JMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 BAM to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the BAM to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 95.2693. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 86.6661.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6032 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 89.7355 to the December average rate of 89.2210, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 95.2693 was up 3.72% compared to the 2020 peak of 91.8509, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
BAM to JMD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 91.5112, compared to 90.6874 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8238 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 7.7735 JMD (High: 95.2179 / Low: 87.4444). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4944 JMD (High: 90.2016 / Low: 88.7072).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 2.8907 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 93.5677) against the same month in 2020 (average: 80.4289), the exchange rate shifted by +13.1388 (+16.34%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 90.8842 | 88.7141 | 89.7355 |
| February | 94.2150 | 90.2735 | 92.5887 |
| March | 92.8419 | 87.2439 | 89.6980 |
| April | 95.2179 | 87.4444 | 91.3200 |
| May | 95.2693 | 92.6857 | 93.5677 |
| June | 93.2133 | 91.2866 | 92.1574 |
| July | 94.2120 | 90.2082 | 92.4462 |
| August | 94.3666 | 91.3587 | 92.6178 |
| September | 91.7992 | 87.2642 | 89.9799 |
| October | 91.6552 | 86.6661 | 89.1943 |
| November | 91.9104 | 89.4802 | 90.6654 |
| December | 90.2016 | 88.7072 | 89.2210 |