2021 KGS to JMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 KGS to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the KGS to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 1.8410. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 1.7061.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1349 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7247 to the December average rate of 1.8208, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.8410 was down 9.11% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.0256, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
KGS to JMD 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 1.7594, compared to 1.8018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0424 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0970 JMD (High: 1.8157 / Low: 1.7186). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0183 JMD (High: 1.8410 / Low: 1.8227).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.0551 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 1.8334) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.7503), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0831 (+4.75%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.7441 | 1.7061 | 1.7247 |
| February | 1.7913 | 1.7479 | 1.7774 |
| March | 1.7854 | 1.7126 | 1.7394 |
| April | 1.8157 | 1.7186 | 1.7636 |
| May | 1.8184 | 1.7679 | 1.7832 |
| June | 1.7787 | 1.7522 | 1.7683 |
| July | 1.8383 | 1.7539 | 1.8046 |
| August | 1.8333 | 1.7866 | 1.8174 |
| September | 1.7882 | 1.7377 | 1.7623 |
| October | 1.8213 | 1.7254 | 1.7726 |
| November | 1.8410 | 1.8227 | 1.8334 |
| December | 1.8355 | 1.8104 | 1.8208 |