2020 JMD to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5686 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.4900 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5223 BTN

2020 JMD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JMD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 0.5686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 0.4900.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0787 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5296 to the December average rate of 0.5123, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5686 was up 2.30% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5559, 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 2,843 BTN

2019 Average 2,636 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 2,450 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 393.41 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5590

0.4949

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to BTN 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 0.5343, compared to 0.5102 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0242 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5343

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5102

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 0.0374 BTN (High: 0.5483 / Low: 0.5108). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0115 BTN (High: 0.5130 / Low: 0.5015).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0374

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0115

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0297 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0297

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.5537) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5363), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0174 (+3.24%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.5537

2019 Avg (April) 0.5363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5483	0.5108	0.5296
February	0.5263	0.5039	0.5110
March	0.5624	0.5263	0.5497
April	0.5686	0.5343	0.5537
May	0.5336	0.5137	0.5240
June	0.5459	0.5271	0.5381
July	0.5435	0.5075	0.5236
August	0.5080	0.4900	0.5003
September	0.5212	0.4900	0.5105
October	0.5209	0.5033	0.5091
November	0.5130	0.5015	0.5053
December	0.5169	0.5032	0.5123