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