YEARLY HIGH
6.4615 CLP
YEARLY LOW
4.9695 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5902 CLP

2020 JMD to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JMD to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 1, valuing the pair at 6.4615. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 4.9695.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4920 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7510 to the December average rate of 5.0815, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.4615 was up 5.87% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.1035, 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 32,308 CLP
2019 Average 26,340 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 24,848 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,459.97 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.3297
4.9680
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to CLP 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 5.8717, compared to 5.3087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5630 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8717
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.6707 CLP (High: 5.8118 / Low: 5.1410). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1927 CLP (High: 5.2903 / Low: 5.0977).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.6707
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1927

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.5205 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5205

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 6.2045) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.1456), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0589 (+20.58%).

2020 Avg (April) 6.2045
2019 Avg (April) 5.1456

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8731 5.5594 5.7510
February 5.9618 5.5356 5.7084
March 6.4158 5.9618 6.2162
April 6.4615 5.8970 6.2045
May 5.9335 5.4744 5.6840
June 5.8957 5.3614 5.6661
July 5.8118 5.1410 5.4790
August 5.4351 5.1407 5.2697
September 5.5670 5.2032 5.3795
October 5.6454 5.2803 5.4525
November 5.2903 5.0977 5.1901
December 5.1905 4.9695 5.0815