YEARLY HIGH
0.3648 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0070 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3283 JMD

2020 KMF to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KMF to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 0.3648. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3578 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3034 to the December average rate of 0.3441, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3648 was up 14.60% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3183, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KMF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,824 JMD
2019 Average 1,514 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 35 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,788.85 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3641
0.2973
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.3102, compared to 0.3463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0361 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3102
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3463

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.3539 JMD (High: 0.3609 / Low: 0.0070). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 JMD (High: 0.3136 / Low: 0.3040).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3539
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0144 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.3585) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3059), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0526 (+17.20%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.3585
2019 Avg (August) 0.3059

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3135 0.2969 0.3034
February 0.3136 0.3040 0.3100
March 0.3113 0.2940 0.3029
April 0.3141 0.2946 0.3034
May 0.3270 0.3120 0.3197
June 0.3277 0.3177 0.3220
July 0.3519 0.3171 0.3328
August 0.3648 0.3519 0.3585
September 0.3590 0.3340 0.3442
October 0.3509 0.3365 0.3450
November 0.3560 0.3428 0.3533
December 0.3609 0.0070 0.3441