YEARLY HIGH
0.0166 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0147 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0157 JMD

2020 LAK to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LAK to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 0.0166. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.0147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0151 to the December average rate of 0.0155, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0166 was up 3.70% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0160, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 83 JMD
2019 Average 77 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 74 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.12 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0165
0.0150
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0155, compared to 0.0158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0155
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0158

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 0.0010 JMD (High: 0.0157 / Low: 0.0147). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 JMD (High: 0.0160 / Low: 0.0157).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.0164) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0155), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+5.77%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.0164
2019 Avg (August) 0.0155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0157 0.0147 0.0151
February 0.0159 0.0154 0.0157
March 0.0154 0.0151 0.0152
April 0.0158 0.0150 0.0153
May 0.0163 0.0157 0.0160
June 0.0159 0.0154 0.0156
July 0.0162 0.0154 0.0158
August 0.0166 0.0162 0.0164
September 0.0163 0.0153 0.0157
October 0.0158 0.0153 0.0156
November 0.0160 0.0157 0.0158
December 0.0158 0.0153 0.0155