YEARLY HIGH
0.5925 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.4310 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4963 ARS

2020 JMD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JMD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.5925. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.4310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1615 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4455 to the December average rate of 0.5745, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5925 was up 30.50% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4541, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,963 ARS
2019 Average 1,799 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 2,155 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 807.44 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5881
0.4245
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to ARS 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 0.4648, compared to 0.5278 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0630 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4648
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5278

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was September, with a trading range of 0.0366 ARS (High: 0.5375 / Low: 0.5009). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 ARS (High: 0.4980 / Low: 0.4879).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0366
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.5745) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4369), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1376 (+31.49%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.5745
2019 Avg (December) 0.4369

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4560 0.4310 0.4455
February 0.4528 0.4314 0.4382
March 0.4820 0.4519 0.4668
April 0.4839 0.4712 0.4766
May 0.4755 0.4619 0.4681
June 0.5035 0.4800 0.4938
July 0.5077 0.4901 0.4985
August 0.4980 0.4879 0.4912
September 0.5375 0.5009 0.5226
October 0.5439 0.5319 0.5367
November 0.5545 0.5346 0.5435
December 0.5925 0.5562 0.5745