YEARLY HIGH
3.9318 SYP
YEARLY LOW
3.3957 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6198 SYP

2020 JMD to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JMD to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 3.9318. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 3.3957.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5361 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8287 to the December average rate of 3.5684, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.9318 was down 5.03% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.1399, 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 19,659 SYP
2019 Average 19,302 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 16,978 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,680.63 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.8682
3.3945
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to SYP 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 3.7096, compared to 3.5300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1796 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7096
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 0.2408 SYP (High: 3.9318 / Low: 3.6910). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0708 SYP (High: 3.5323 / Low: 3.4615).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2408
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0708

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1765 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1765

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 3.8287) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.9612), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1325 (-3.34%).

2020 Avg (January) 3.8287
2019 Avg (January) 3.9612

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9318 3.6910 3.8287
February 3.7543 3.6396 3.6829
March 3.8526 3.7570 3.8075
April 3.8390 3.6248 3.7342
May 3.6524 3.4901 3.5577
June 3.6885 3.5880 3.6467
July 3.6904 3.4753 3.5838
August 3.4809 3.3957 3.4340
September 3.6188 3.4493 3.5570
October 3.6197 3.5053 3.5471
November 3.5323 3.4615 3.4897
December 3.6115 3.5030 3.5684