YEARLY HIGH
13.9157 CDF
YEARLY LOW
10.2733 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.0263 CDF

2020 JMD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JMD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 25, valuing the pair at 13.9157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 10.2733.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6423 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.5392 to the December average rate of 13.6012, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 13.9157 was up 5.64% compared to the 2019 peak of 13.1727, 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 69,578 CDF
2019 Average 61,932 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 51,367 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,211.71 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

13.8049
11.9331
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to CDF 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 12.5693, compared to 13.4834 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9141 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.5693
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.4834

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 3.6093 CDF (High: 13.8826 / Low: 10.2733). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2755 CDF (High: 13.5470 / Low: 13.2715).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.6093
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2755

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4502 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4502

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 13.6489) against the same month in 2019 (average: 12.2600), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3889 (+11.33%).

2020 Avg (September) 13.6489
2019 Avg (September) 12.2600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.8704 12.0781 12.5392
February 12.3623 11.9089 12.0891
March 12.7463 12.3623 12.6079
April 12.7636 12.2051 12.4950
May 12.6696 12.0977 12.3798
June 13.7806 12.7631 13.3048
July 13.8753 13.3510 13.5952
August 13.4227 13.0259 13.1738
September 13.9157 13.2321 13.6489
October 13.8861 12.5071 13.5010
November 13.5470 13.2715 13.3804
December 13.8826 10.2733 13.6012