YEARLY HIGH
4.4224 JMD
YEARLY LOW
3.6100 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0727 JMD

2020 ETB to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ETB to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 4.4224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 3.6100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8124 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1977 to the December average rate of 3.7143, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.4224 was down 7.86% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.7998, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,112 JMD
2019 Average 22,865 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 18,050 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,061.80 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.4214
3.6500
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 4.2051, compared to 3.9404 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2648 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9404

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 0.2741 JMD (High: 4.3614 / Low: 4.0873). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0783 JMD (High: 3.9130 / Low: 3.8347).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2741
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0783

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 0.2428 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2428

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 4.3572) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.6937), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3365 (-7.17%).

2020 Avg (February) 4.3572
2019 Avg (February) 4.6937

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3614 4.0873 4.1977
February 4.4224 4.2408 4.3572
March 4.2408 4.0746 4.1464
April 4.2522 4.0547 4.1618
May 4.3377 4.1949 4.2758
June 4.1736 3.9903 4.0919
July 4.1922 3.9623 4.0687
August 4.2060 4.1273 4.1695
September 4.0986 3.8449 3.9266
October 3.9130 3.8347 3.8823
November 3.9677 3.8343 3.8808
December 3.8314 3.6100 3.7143