YEARLY HIGH
2.0459 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.7500 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9155 JMD

2020 INR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the INR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 2.0459. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 1.7500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2960 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8883 to the December average rate of 1.9513, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.0459 was up 2.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.9918, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 511,487 JMD
2019 Average 474,168 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 437,496 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73,991.34 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.0181
1.7852
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 1.8708, compared to 1.9602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0894 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8708
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1429 JMD (High: 1.9008 / Low: 1.7579). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0512 JMD (High: 1.9942 / Low: 1.9431).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1429
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0512

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.1393 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1393

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 1.9987) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.8964), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1022 (+5.39%).

2020 Avg (August) 1.9987
2019 Avg (August) 1.8964

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9571 1.8254 1.8883
February 1.9831 1.9008 1.9537
March 1.9008 1.7579 1.8143
April 1.8803 1.7500 1.8046
May 1.9435 1.8544 1.9059
June 1.8991 1.8241 1.8579
July 1.9687 1.8439 1.9112
August 2.0459 1.9610 1.9987
September 2.0292 1.9132 1.9564
October 1.9853 1.9299 1.9636
November 1.9942 1.9431 1.9799
December 1.9930 1.9349 1.9513