YEARLY HIGH
0.0407 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0300 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0363 BRL

2020 JMD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JMD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 7, valuing the pair at 0.0407. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.0300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0107 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0308 to the December average rate of 0.0358, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0407 was up 27.81% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0318, 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 203 BRL
2019 Average 148 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 150 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.40 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0398
0.0300
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to BRL 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 0.0354, compared to 0.0371 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0354
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0371

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0058 BRL (High: 0.0384 / Low: 0.0326). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 BRL (High: 0.0316 / Low: 0.0300).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.0389) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0297), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0092 (+31.11%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.0389
2019 Avg (May) 0.0297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0316 0.0300 0.0308
February 0.0326 0.0302 0.0311
March 0.0384 0.0326 0.0362
April 0.0402 0.0375 0.0387
May 0.0407 0.0365 0.0389
June 0.0394 0.0342 0.0369
July 0.0386 0.0351 0.0370
August 0.0376 0.0355 0.0365
September 0.0400 0.0359 0.0376
October 0.0402 0.0383 0.0390
November 0.0397 0.0361 0.0370
December 0.0368 0.0349 0.0358