2020 QAR to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

41.3598 JMD

YEARLY LOW

35.9782 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

38.9854 JMD

2020 QAR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 41.3598. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 35.9782.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3816 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.9614 to the December average rate of 39.4693, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 41.3598 was up 6.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 38.7548, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 206,799 JMD

2019 Average 183,393 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 179,891 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,907.85 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

41.3228

36.5649

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 38.0943, compared to 39.8766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7823 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.0943

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.8766

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 2.3436 JMD (High: 38.3218 / Low: 35.9782). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8417 JMD (High: 40.6858 / Low: 39.8441).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.3436

November Spread (Stable) ±0.8417

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.4174 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 40.9263) against the same month in 2019 (average: 37.0700), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8563 (+10.40%).

2020 Avg (August) 40.9263

2019 Avg (August) 37.0700

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	38.3218	35.9782	36.9614
February	38.8604	37.6769	38.4093
March	37.6769	36.7479	37.1350
April	38.8929	36.7914	37.7783
May	40.3870	38.6341	39.6216
June	39.2727	38.2693	38.6601
July	40.4653	38.1772	39.3177
August	41.3598	40.3722	40.9263
September	40.7190	38.8475	39.5089
October	40.1549	38.8527	39.6758
November	40.6858	39.8441	40.3615
December	40.2143	39.0004	39.4693