YEARLY HIGH
0.0153 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0133 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0141 BBD

2020 JMD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JMD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 0.0133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0149 to the December average rate of 0.0139, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0153 was down 5.04% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0161, 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 76 BBD
2019 Average 75 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 66 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.95 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0150
0.0133
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to BBD 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 0.0144, compared to 0.0138 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0144
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0138

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 0.0009 BBD (High: 0.0153 / Low: 0.0143). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BBD (High: 0.0138 / Low: 0.0135).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0149) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0154), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-3.34%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0149
2019 Avg (January) 0.0154

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0153 0.0143 0.0149
February 0.0146 0.0141 0.0143
March 0.0150 0.0146 0.0148
April 0.0149 0.0141 0.0145
May 0.0142 0.0136 0.0139
June 0.0144 0.0140 0.0142
July 0.0144 0.0136 0.0140
August 0.0136 0.0133 0.0134
September 0.0141 0.0135 0.0139
October 0.0141 0.0137 0.0138
November 0.0138 0.0135 0.0136
December 0.0141 0.0137 0.0139