YEARLY HIGH
67.8261 LAK
YEARLY LOW
60.3582 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
63.8965 LAK

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 JMD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 339,130 LAK
2019 Average 326,133 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 301,791 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,339.44 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

66.5531
60.5084
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 64.5404
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 63.2526

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.1478
November Spread (Stable) ±1.2290

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.8261 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8261

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (January) 66.0494
2019 Avg (January) 65.8046

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