YEARLY HIGH
0.7672 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.6954 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7291 JPY

2021 JMD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the JMD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 0.7672. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.6954.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0718 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7199 to the December average rate of 0.7374, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.7672 was down 7.83% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.8324, 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 3,836 JPY
2020 Average 3,765 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 3,477 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 359.02 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.7578
0.6991
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to JPY 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 0.7255, compared to 0.7328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7255
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0543 JPY (High: 0.7590 / Low: 0.7047). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 JPY (High: 0.7436 / Low: 0.7318).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0543
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0197 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0197

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 0.7529) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.7285), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0245 (+3.36%).

2021 Avg (October) 0.7529
2020 Avg (October) 0.7285

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7288 0.7100 0.7199
February 0.7159 0.6954 0.7040
March 0.7604 0.7087 0.7383
April 0.7590 0.7047 0.7297
May 0.7385 0.7087 0.7245
June 0.7436 0.7318 0.7364
July 0.7474 0.7058 0.7217
August 0.7273 0.7055 0.7138
September 0.7557 0.7258 0.7375
October 0.7672 0.7357 0.7529
November 0.7399 0.7277 0.7333
December 0.7476 0.7262 0.7374