2020 SOS to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2603 JMD

YEARLY LOW

0.2255 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2443 JMD

2020 SOS to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SOS to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 0.2603. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.2255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0348 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2319 to the December average rate of 0.2474, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2603 was up 6.83% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2437, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,302 JMD

2019 Average 1,152 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 1,127 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 174.23 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2597

0.2294

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.2386, compared to 0.2500 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2386

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2500

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0150 JMD (High: 0.2443 / Low: 0.2294). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 JMD (High: 0.2347 / Low: 0.2301).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0150

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

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 0.0096 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.2572) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2334), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0238 (+10.21%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.2572

2019 Avg (August) 0.2334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2401	0.2255	0.2319
February	0.2437	0.2337	0.2400
March	0.2347	0.2301	0.2322
April	0.2443	0.2294	0.2369
May	0.2530	0.2417	0.2485
June	0.2464	0.2390	0.2423
July	0.2536	0.2392	0.2465
August	0.2603	0.2518	0.2572
September	0.2563	0.2426	0.2476
October	0.2520	0.2427	0.2486
November	0.2549	0.2502	0.2529
December	0.2520	0.2445	0.2474