YEARLY HIGH
0.1493 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0931 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1206 SCR

2020 JMD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JMD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.1493. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 0.0931.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0562 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1016 to the December average rate of 0.1475, the exchange rate registered a net change of 45.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1493 was up 35.68% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1100, 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 747 SCR
2019 Average 513 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 466 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 281.10 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1524
0.0927
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to SCR 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 0.1108, compared to 0.1304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0196 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1108
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0246 SCR (High: 0.1266 / Low: 0.1020). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 SCR (High: 0.0996 / Low: 0.0968).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0246
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.1475) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1001), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0474 (+47.33%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.1475
2019 Avg (December) 0.1001

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1046 0.0970 0.1016
February 0.0996 0.0968 0.0977
March 0.1056 0.0931 0.1011
April 0.1266 0.1020 0.1189
May 0.1262 0.1102 0.1206
June 0.1263 0.1198 0.1248
July 0.1289 0.1202 0.1234
August 0.1234 0.1184 0.1199
September 0.1271 0.1207 0.1248
October 0.1326 0.1246 0.1280
November 0.1419 0.1319 0.1386
December 0.1493 0.1421 0.1475