YEARLY HIGH
17.0498 JMD
YEARLY LOW
11.4486 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.1368 JMD

2020 NOK to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NOK to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 31, valuing the pair at 17.0498. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 11.4486.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6013 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.0450 to the December average rate of 16.5157, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 17.0498 was up 5.68% compared to the 2019 peak of 16.1328, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 85,249 JMD
2019 Average 75,891 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 57,243 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,006.44 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

17.0073
12.8550
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 14.2658, compared to 16.0078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7420 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.2658
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.0078

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.2221 JMD (High: 14.6706 / Low: 11.4486). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4743 JMD (High: 16.7144 / Low: 16.2400).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.2221
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4743

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 1.8242 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 16.6612) against the same month in 2019 (average: 15.0540), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6073 (+10.68%).

2020 Avg (August) 16.6612
2019 Avg (August) 15.0540

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.4518 14.8203 15.0450
February 15.3095 14.6002 15.0559
March 14.6706 11.4486 13.2317
April 13.8075 12.6560 13.2010
May 14.8109 13.4788 14.3065
June 15.4411 14.3315 14.7550
July 16.3050 14.5892 15.4015
August 17.0498 16.1424 16.6612
September 16.9387 14.7970 15.7330
October 15.8166 15.1625 15.5434
November 16.6631 15.1805 16.1922
December 16.7144 16.2400 16.5157