YEARLY HIGH
0.0164 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0130 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0155 JMD

2021 LAK to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LAK to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 0.0164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.0130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0155 to the December average rate of 0.0139, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0164 was down 1.30% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0166, 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 82 JMD
2020 Average 78 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 65 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.61 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0163
0.0137
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 0.0158, compared to 0.0152 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0158
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0152

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0013 JMD (High: 0.0143 / Low: 0.0130). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 JMD (High: 0.0159 / Low: 0.0157).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.0159) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0153), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+3.56%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.0159
2020 Avg (April) 0.0153

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0157 0.0153 0.0155
February 0.0162 0.0157 0.0160
March 0.0161 0.0154 0.0157
April 0.0164 0.0155 0.0159
May 0.0163 0.0158 0.0160
June 0.0159 0.0157 0.0158
July 0.0163 0.0157 0.0161
August 0.0162 0.0158 0.0161
September 0.0158 0.0149 0.0154
October 0.0151 0.0146 0.0149
November 0.0151 0.0143 0.0146
December 0.0143 0.0130 0.0139