YEARLY HIGH
33.3296 JMD
YEARLY LOW
24.5800 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.7444 JMD

2020 BRL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 33.3296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 24.5800.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.7496 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.4897 to the December average rate of 27.9357, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 33.3296 was down 10.62% compared to the 2019 peak of 37.2878, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 833,240 JMD
2019 Average 846,890 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 614,499 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 218,741.08 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

33.1725
24.9786
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 28.5269, compared to 26.9619 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5650 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.5269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.9619

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 4.6188 JMD (High: 30.6312 / Low: 26.0124). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2392 JMD (High: 26.1277 / Low: 24.8885).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.6188
October Spread (Stable) ±1.2392

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 4.4535 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4535

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 32.4897) against the same month in 2019 (average: 34.7801), the exchange rate shifted by -2.2904 (-6.59%).

2020 Avg (January) 32.4897
2019 Avg (January) 34.7801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.3296 31.6148 32.4897
February 33.1292 30.6705 32.1810
March 30.6312 26.0124 27.7276
April 26.6842 24.8885 25.8821
May 27.3867 24.5800 25.7406
June 29.2368 25.3998 27.1405
July 28.5208 25.9335 27.0687
August 28.1783 26.6192 27.3725
September 27.8461 25.0165 26.6623
October 26.1277 24.8885 25.6614
November 27.7261 25.2019 27.0706
December 28.6380 27.1787 27.9357