2020 JMD to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 JMD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the JMD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 165.8055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 139.2404.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.5651 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 160.2993 to the December average rate of 143.8359, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 165.8055 was down 2.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 169.2209, 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 STD 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 158.4065, compared to 145.2564 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.1501 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 12.9778 STD (High: 158.2621 / Low: 145.2843). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3082 STD (High: 145.9239 / Low: 142.6157).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 10.6616 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 163.4876) against the same month in 2019 (average: 166.8605), the exchange rate shifted by -3.3729 (-2.02%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 164.5902 | 154.5249 | 160.2993 |
| February | 160.7450 | 154.1606 | 156.8937 |
| March | 165.8055 | 160.7450 | 163.4876 |
| April | 165.1550 | 155.7152 | 160.3827 |
| May | 156.7476 | 149.9522 | 152.8345 |
| June | 158.2146 | 154.2088 | 156.5412 |
| July | 158.2621 | 145.2843 | 152.3252 |
| August | 145.2843 | 139.2404 | 141.6637 |
| September | 148.7028 | 141.4864 | 145.7782 |
| October | 148.6745 | 143.0828 | 145.3415 |
| November | 145.0376 | 141.1988 | 142.5938 |
| December | 145.9239 | 142.6157 | 143.8359 |