2020 JMD to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 JMD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the JMD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 67.8261. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 60.3582.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4679 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 66.0494 to the December average rate of 64.6150, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 67.8261 was down 1.69% compared to the 2019 peak of 68.9890, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 JMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
JMD to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 64.5404, compared to 63.2526 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2877 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 4.1478 LAK (High: 67.8261 / Low: 63.6783). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2290 LAK (High: 63.8416 / Low: 62.6126).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.8261 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 66.0494) against the same month in 2019 (average: 65.8046), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2448 (+0.37%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67.8261 | 63.6783 | 66.0494 |
| February | 64.9605 | 62.8663 | 63.6286 |
| March | 66.4174 | 64.9605 | 65.9329 |
| April | 66.7361 | 63.4262 | 65.1862 |
| May | 63.8700 | 61.1752 | 62.3601 |
| June | 64.8852 | 62.9548 | 64.0851 |
| July | 65.0106 | 61.5758 | 63.2519 |
| August | 61.6313 | 60.3582 | 61.0121 |
| September | 65.1947 | 61.3758 | 63.5321 |
| October | 65.2612 | 63.3768 | 63.9937 |
| November | 63.8416 | 62.6126 | 63.1112 |
| December | 65.4208 | 63.3632 | 64.6150 |