YEARLY HIGH
44.6977 JMD
YEARLY LOW
35.2958 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.3215 JMD

2020 ILS to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ILS to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 44.6977. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 35.2958.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.4019 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.8958 to the December average rate of 44.2896, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 44.6977 was up 9.91% compared to the 2019 peak of 40.6682, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 223,489 JMD
2019 Average 187,539 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 176,479 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,009.53 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

44.9492
37.0338
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 39.6069, compared to 43.0360 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4291 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.6069
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.0360

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 4.1729 JMD (High: 39.4687 / Low: 35.2958). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8300 JMD (High: 44.6977 / Low: 43.8677).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.1729
December Spread (Stable) ±0.8300

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 3.0347 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0347

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 44.2896) against the same month in 2019 (average: 39.4224), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8672 (+12.35%).

2020 Avg (December) 44.2896
2019 Avg (December) 39.4224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.4609 37.7072 38.8958
February 41.2863 39.2875 40.7282
March 39.4687 35.2958 37.6934
April 40.7145 36.8988 38.5593
May 41.8773 40.0959 41.0224
June 41.2560 40.1824 40.7423
July 43.2858 40.3254 41.7178
August 44.5090 43.2159 43.8617
September 44.1828 40.6704 42.0252
October 43.1959 41.2548 42.5690
November 44.3676 42.5189 43.7529
December 44.6977 43.8677 44.2896