YEARLY HIGH
470.2990 IRR
YEARLY LOW
279.5316 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
297.4216 IRR

2020 JMD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JMD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 470.2990. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 279.5316.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 190.7674 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 313.0484 to the December average rate of 292.9566, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 470.2990 was up 38.01% compared to the 2019 peak of 340.7816, 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 2,351,495 IRR
2019 Average 1,579,833 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 1,397,658 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 953,837.14 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

316.1034
279.4428
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to IRR 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 303.8331, compared to 291.0100 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.8232 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 303.8331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 291.0100

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 184.4969 IRR (High: 470.2990 / Low: 285.8021). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.0044 IRR (High: 290.2344 / Low: 284.2300).

July Spread (Volatile) ±184.4969
November Spread (Stable) ±6.0044

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 17.2787 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.2787

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 299.7765) against the same month in 2019 (average: 315.4147), the exchange rate shifted by -15.6382 (-4.96%).

2020 Avg (July) 299.7765
2019 Avg (July) 315.4147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 321.4201 301.8254 313.0484
February 306.9078 297.5812 301.1246
March 315.3971 306.9078 311.5336
April 314.1597 297.3325 306.1972
May 300.4377 286.3328 291.9086
June 302.6900 294.4608 299.1865
July 470.2990 285.8021 299.7765
August 286.1064 279.5316 282.4978
September 297.6969 284.0404 292.7831
October 297.6401 287.9882 291.5031
November 290.2344 284.2300 286.5427
December 296.4928 287.5627 292.9566