YEARLY HIGH
11.0199 JMD
YEARLY LOW
9.2350 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.2054 JMD

2021 LSL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LSL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 11.0199. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 9.2350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7849 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.5620 to the December average rate of 9.7288, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 11.0199 was up 12.41% compared to the 2020 peak of 9.8030, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,100 JMD
2020 Average 43,382 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 46,175 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,924.65 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

10.9311
9.4375
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 10.2351, compared to 10.1758 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0593 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.2351
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.1758

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.9570 JMD (High: 10.6803 / Low: 9.7233). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2671 JMD (High: 10.8353 / Low: 10.5682).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.9570
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2671

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3094 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 10.8066) against the same month in 2020 (average: 8.2135), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5931 (+31.57%).

2021 Avg (June) 10.8066
2020 Avg (June) 8.2135

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.7674 9.2350 9.5620
February 10.4223 9.7439 10.1419
March 10.0538 9.6247 9.8325
April 10.7657 9.8873 10.3529
May 10.8353 10.5682 10.7147
June 11.0199 10.4630 10.8066
July 10.7430 10.3352 10.5372
August 10.6941 10.0449 10.3956
September 10.6803 9.7233 10.2541
October 10.4481 9.7018 10.1068
November 10.3608 9.5921 10.0321
December 9.9080 9.5056 9.7288