YEARLY HIGH
1.4230 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.2013 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3305 JMD

2020 JPY to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 1.4230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 1.2013.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2217 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2320 to the December average rate of 1.3854, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.4230 was up 9.42% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.3005, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 711,499 JMD
2019 Average 612,801 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 600,671 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 110,827.42 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.4267
1.2143
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to JMD 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 1.2816, compared to 1.3794 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0979 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2816
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3794

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.1111 JMD (High: 1.4043 / Low: 1.2932). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0312 JMD (High: 1.4212 / Low: 1.3900).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1111
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0312

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0442 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0442

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 1.4090) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.2881), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1209 (+9.39%).

2020 Avg (November) 1.4090
2019 Avg (November) 1.2881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2872 1.2013 1.2320
February 1.2887 1.2482 1.2725
March 1.3062 1.2147 1.2562
April 1.3275 1.2343 1.2755
May 1.3657 1.3156 1.3456
June 1.3283 1.2952 1.3076
July 1.4043 1.2932 1.3410
August 1.4212 1.3900 1.4062
September 1.3998 1.3407 1.3619
October 1.3983 1.3384 1.3730
November 1.4230 1.3857 1.4090
December 1.4064 1.3752 1.3854