YEARLY HIGH
6.8704 KPW
YEARLY LOW
5.9750 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.3470 KPW

2020 JMD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JMD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 6.8704. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 5.9750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8954 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6913 to the December average rate of 6.2618, 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 6.8704 was down 5.04% compared to the 2019 peak of 7.2349, 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 34,352 KPW
2019 Average 33,728 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 29,875 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,476.87 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.7566
5.9733
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to KPW 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 6.4936, compared to 6.2005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2931 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.4936
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 0.4202 KPW (High: 6.8704 / Low: 6.4502). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1283 KPW (High: 6.2038 / Low: 6.0755).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4202
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1283

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3070 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 6.6913) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.9226), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2313 (-3.34%).

2020 Avg (January) 6.6913
2019 Avg (January) 6.9226

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8704 6.4502 6.6913
February 6.5602 6.3608 6.4360
March 6.7417 6.5602 6.6569
April 6.7152 6.3555 6.5450
May 6.3977 6.1204 6.2380
June 6.4591 6.2941 6.3942
July 6.4742 6.1090 6.2890
August 6.1156 5.9750 6.0385
September 6.3633 6.0714 6.2583
October 6.3621 6.1558 6.2309
November 6.2038 6.0755 6.1244
December 6.3376 6.1467 6.2618