YEARLY HIGH
0.8272 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.6679 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7388 XPF

2020 JMD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JMD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.8272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 0.6679.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1593 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7990 to the December average rate of 0.6821, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.8272 was down 2.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.8499, 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 4,136 XPF
2019 Average 3,993 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 3,340 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 796.56 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.8112
0.6646
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to XPF 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 0.7811, compared to 0.6964 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0847 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7811
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6964

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0802 XPF (High: 0.7639 / Low: 0.6837). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0151 XPF (High: 0.6879 / Low: 0.6728).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0802
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0151

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0513 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0513

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.7972) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8371), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0399 (-4.76%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.7972
2019 Avg (March) 0.8371

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8163 0.7708 0.7990
February 0.7956 0.7709 0.7817
March 0.8272 0.7768 0.7972
April 0.8231 0.7699 0.7985
May 0.7739 0.7414 0.7568
June 0.7634 0.7375 0.7534
July 0.7639 0.6837 0.7281
August 0.6884 0.6679 0.6768
September 0.7247 0.6752 0.7041
October 0.7197 0.6893 0.7021
November 0.7064 0.6801 0.6855
December 0.6879 0.6728 0.6821