YEARLY HIGH
71.7549 SLL
YEARLY LOW
53.3446 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
64.9172 SLL

2020 JMD to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JMD to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 71.7549. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 53.3446.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.4103 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.6702 to the December average rate of 70.4646, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 71.7549 was up 2.60% compared to the 2019 peak of 69.9394, 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 358,774 SLL
2019 Average 300,205 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 266,723 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 92,051.29 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

72.0908
52.5761
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to SLL 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 61.4308, compared to 68.4035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.9727 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 61.4308
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 68.4035

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 15.8409 SLL (High: 71.7549 / Low: 55.9139). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2969 SLL (High: 66.6402 / Low: 65.3433).

April Spread (Volatile) ±15.8409
August Spread (Stable) ±1.2969

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.1658 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1658

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 65.5194) against the same month in 2019 (average: 64.7507), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7687 (+1.19%).

2020 Avg (April) 65.5194
2019 Avg (April) 64.7507

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 57.1620 53.6425 55.6702
February 55.4494 53.3446 54.2023
March 56.9520 55.4494 56.2326
April 71.7549 55.9139 65.5194
May 68.9881 66.5764 67.7391
June 69.9224 68.2040 69.2214
July 69.9930 66.2145 68.2300
August 66.6402 65.3433 66.0643
September 69.7571 66.6949 68.5509
October 69.3212 67.6225 68.5091
November 70.4647 67.8642 68.6024
December 71.1615 69.2178 70.4646