YEARLY HIGH
0.1656 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0839 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0941 JMD

2020 LBP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LBP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 0.1656. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 0.0839.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0817 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0889 to the December average rate of 0.0949, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1656 was up 77.47% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0933, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 828 JMD
2019 Average 442 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 420 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 408.33 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0995
0.0880
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0919, compared to 0.0963 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0919
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0963

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0738 JMD (High: 0.1656 / Low: 0.0918). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 JMD (High: 0.0979 / Low: 0.0958).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0738
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 0.0970) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0884), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0086 (+9.72%).

2020 Avg (July) 0.0970
2019 Avg (July) 0.0884

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0923 0.0859 0.0889
February 0.0935 0.0907 0.0924
March 0.1502 0.0885 0.0913
April 0.0936 0.0879 0.0909
May 0.0973 0.0930 0.0954
June 0.0945 0.0839 0.0927
July 0.1656 0.0918 0.0970
August 0.0996 0.0971 0.0985
September 0.0981 0.0931 0.0950
October 0.0966 0.0934 0.0954
November 0.0979 0.0958 0.0970
December 0.0967 0.0937 0.0949