YEARLY HIGH
0.1734 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.1577 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1674 JMD

2021 KPW to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KPW to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 0.1734. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.1577.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0157 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1602 to the December average rate of 0.1715, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1734 was up 3.63% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1674, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 867 JMD
2020 Average 789 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 789 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78.57 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1740
0.1589
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.1650, compared to 0.1697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1650
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0091 JMD (High: 0.1711 / Low: 0.1619). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 JMD (High: 0.1734 / Low: 0.1717).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0091
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.1727) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1633), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0094 (+5.78%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.1727
2020 Avg (November) 0.1633

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1627 0.1577 0.1602
February 0.1683 0.1630 0.1664
March 0.1679 0.1614 0.1638
April 0.1711 0.1619 0.1662
May 0.1713 0.1654 0.1675
June 0.1672 0.1648 0.1662
July 0.1727 0.1652 0.1698
August 0.1723 0.1681 0.1710
September 0.1683 0.1637 0.1660
October 0.1716 0.1626 0.1670
November 0.1734 0.1717 0.1727
December 0.1729 0.1706 0.1715