YEARLY HIGH
296.6089 IRR
YEARLY LOW
270.6644 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
280.0216 IRR

2021 JMD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the JMD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 296.6089. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 270.6644.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.9445 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 292.0800 to the December average rate of 273.7497, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 296.6089 was down 36.93% compared to the 2020 peak of 470.2990, 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 1,483,045 IRR
2020 Average 1,487,075 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 1,353,322 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 129,722.65 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

294.1072
269.7804
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 283.5701, compared to 276.4732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.0969 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 283.5701
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 276.4732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 15.4420 IRR (High: 288.9126 / Low: 273.4706). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6491 IRR (High: 273.3135 / Low: 270.6644).

April Spread (Volatile) ±15.4420
November Spread (Stable) ±2.6491

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 10.9667 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.9667

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 292.0800) against the same month in 2020 (average: 313.0484), the exchange rate shifted by -20.9684 (-6.70%).

2021 Avg (January) 292.0800
2020 Avg (January) 313.0484

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 296.6089 287.6008 292.0800
February 286.9937 277.9862 281.1133
March 289.9195 278.6715 285.6751
April 288.9126 273.4706 281.6196
May 283.1540 273.0524 279.4098
June 283.9405 279.8324 281.5228
July 283.1549 271.2612 275.7816
August 278.8587 271.8463 274.0461
September 286.2520 278.5428 282.5269
October 288.3890 273.5768 280.9272
November 273.3135 270.6644 271.8076
December 275.3748 271.6438 273.7497