YEARLY HIGH
1.7639 YER
YEARLY LOW
1.6032 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6628 YER

2021 JMD to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the JMD to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 1.7639. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 1.6032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1608 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7367 to the December average rate of 1.6209, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.7639 was down 7.70% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.9111, 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 8,820 YER
2020 Average 8,827 YER
Yearly Trough Low 8,016 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 803.89 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.7494
1.5971
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to YER 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 1.6856, compared to 1.6399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0456 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6856
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0917 YER (High: 1.7182 / Low: 1.6265). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0159 YER (High: 1.6190 / Low: 1.6032).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0917
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0159

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0651 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0651

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1.7367) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.8612), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1244 (-6.69%).

2021 Avg (January) 1.7367
2020 Avg (January) 1.8612

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7639 1.7104 1.7367
February 1.7068 1.6532 1.6716
March 1.7238 1.6569 1.6986
April 1.7182 1.6265 1.6746
May 1.6798 1.6240 1.6599
June 1.6859 1.6620 1.6719
July 1.6826 1.6094 1.6377
August 1.6577 1.6128 1.6267
September 1.7023 1.6558 1.6792
October 1.7104 1.6204 1.6653
November 1.6190 1.6032 1.6098
December 1.6301 1.6080 1.6209