YEARLY HIGH
0.4144 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.3247 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3817 SDG

2020 JMD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JMD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 0.4144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.3247.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0897 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3368 to the December average rate of 0.3846, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4144 was up 8.31% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3826, 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 2,072 SDG
2019 Average 1,721 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 1,624 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 448.51 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4159
0.3297
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to SDG 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 0.3824, compared to 0.3810 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3824
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3810

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0479 SDG (High: 0.3987 / Low: 0.3508). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 SDG (High: 0.3812 / Low: 0.3733).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0479
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0188 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.4087) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3775), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0311 (+8.25%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.4087
2019 Avg (March) 0.3775

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3508 0.3247 0.3368
February 0.3987 0.3508 0.3706
March 0.4144 0.3987 0.4087
April 0.4128 0.3904 0.4021
May 0.3931 0.3761 0.3834
June 0.3969 0.3864 0.3928
July 0.3978 0.3754 0.3865
August 0.3758 0.3671 0.3711
September 0.3912 0.3731 0.3846
October 0.3910 0.3781 0.3827
November 0.3812 0.3733 0.3764
December 0.3891 0.3777 0.3846