YEARLY HIGH
72.5005 GNF
YEARLY LOW
64.1140 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
67.8246 GNF

2020 JMD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JMD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 72.5005. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 64.1140.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.3865 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.5179 to the December average rate of 69.1903, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 72.5005 was down 1.73% compared to the 2019 peak of 73.7751, 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 362,503 GNF
2019 Average 345,856 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 320,570 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,932.63 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

71.0992
64.1237
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to GNF 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 68.4857, compared to 67.1635 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 68.4857
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 67.1635

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 5.0816 GNF (High: 72.5005 / Low: 67.4189). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3607 GNF (High: 65.4747 / Low: 64.1140).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.0816
August Spread (Stable) ±1.3607

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 3.3808 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3808

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 70.5179) against the same month in 2019 (average: 70.4656), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0524 (+0.07%).

2020 Avg (January) 70.5179
2019 Avg (January) 70.4656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 72.5005 67.4189 70.5179
February 68.9311 66.7005 67.7238
March 71.2529 68.7727 70.0957
April 70.8726 67.1570 69.0403
May 67.3507 64.3225 65.6595
June 69.0347 66.0885 67.8770
July 69.3052 65.3346 67.2733
August 65.4747 64.1140 64.7050
September 69.0475 65.1660 67.4621
October 69.0911 66.8125 67.7127
November 67.4611 65.8512 66.6374
December 70.4879 67.2242 69.1903