YEARLY HIGH
143.0777 KMF
YEARLY LOW
2.7415 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4274 KMF

2020 JMD to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JMD to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 143.0777. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 2.7415.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 140.3361 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2971 to the December average rate of 7.3391, the exchange rate registered a net change of 122.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 143.0777 was down 14.11% compared to the 2019 peak of 166.5772, 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 715,388 KMF
2019 Average 18,715 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 13,708 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 701,680.56 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

7.7941
2.3345
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to KMF 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 3.2260, compared to 3.6288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2260
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 140.3070 KMF (High: 143.0777 / Low: 2.7706). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0968 KMF (High: 3.1481 / Low: 3.0513).

December Spread (Volatile) ±140.3070
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0968

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2182 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2182

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 7.3391) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.2400), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0991 (+126.52%).

2020 Avg (December) 7.3391
2019 Avg (December) 3.2400

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3684 3.1903 3.2971
February 3.2898 3.1886 3.2257
March 3.4011 3.2128 3.3023
April 3.3946 3.1841 3.2965
May 3.2052 3.0583 3.1286
June 3.1481 3.0513 3.1060
July 3.1535 2.8420 3.0077
August 2.8420 2.7415 2.7895
September 2.9940 2.7858 2.9068
October 2.9716 2.8496 2.8986
November 2.9170 2.8092 2.8310
December 143.0777 2.7706 7.3391