YEARLY HIGH
9.8030 JMD
YEARLY LOW
7.0989 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.6772 JMD

2020 LSL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 9.8030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 7.0989.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7041 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3729 to the December average rate of 9.6535, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.8030 was down 4.22% compared to the 2019 peak of 10.2348, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49,015 JMD
2019 Average 46,252 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 35,495 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,520.30 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9.8774
7.1907
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 8.4054, compared to 8.9490 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5436 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4054
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.9490

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.3569 JMD (High: 8.9085 / Low: 7.5516). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3320 JMD (High: 9.8030 / Low: 9.4710).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.3569
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3320

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.1919 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1919

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 9.6535) against the same month in 2019 (average: 9.5012), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1523 (+1.60%).

2020 Avg (December) 9.6535
2019 Avg (December) 9.5012

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.6613 9.1484 9.3729
February 9.5316 8.9085 9.3376
March 8.9085 7.5516 8.1457
April 7.6393 7.0989 7.4146
May 8.3098 7.5877 7.9484
June 8.5113 8.0379 8.2135
July 8.9168 8.0981 8.5466
August 8.9518 8.3730 8.6714
September 8.9111 8.2608 8.5935
October 8.9911 8.4430 8.7728
November 9.6836 8.9251 9.4564
December 9.8030 9.4710 9.6535