YEARLY HIGH
103.5102 JMD
YEARLY LOW
75.9796 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
92.4091 JMD

2020 NZD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NZD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 103.5102. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 75.9796.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.5306 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 88.9671 to the December average rate of 101.9965, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 103.5102 was up 9.62% compared to the 2019 peak of 94.4298, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 517,551 JMD
2019 Average 439,900 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 379,898 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 137,653.11 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

104.0225
79.7109
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 86.8913, compared to 97.9269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.0356 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 86.8913
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 97.9269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 9.7358 JMD (High: 85.7154 / Low: 75.9796). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4687 JMD (High: 103.5102 / Low: 101.0415).

March Spread (Volatile) ±9.7358
December Spread (Stable) ±2.4687

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 7.6483 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.6483

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 101.9965) against the same month in 2019 (average: 90.3938), the exchange rate shifted by +11.6027 (+12.84%).

2020 Avg (December) 101.9965
2019 Avg (December) 90.3938

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 91.9866 87.1671 88.9671
February 91.2007 85.7277 89.3852
March 85.7154 75.9796 81.7368
April 86.8982 78.5413 82.6705
May 90.0984 84.6280 87.8403
June 93.4203 89.3506 90.7480
July 98.4293 90.1363 94.3161
August 100.8955 97.3635 98.4476
September 100.3221 92.6131 95.9132
October 97.6933 93.9416 95.8984
November 103.1073 96.2334 100.9897
December 103.5102 101.0415 101.9965