2020 JMD to BRL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 JMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |