YEARLY HIGH
9.8123 JMD
YEARLY LOW
7.1022 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.6767 JMD

2020 SZL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SZL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 9.8123. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 7.1022.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7100 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3731 to the December average rate of 9.6475, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.8123 was down 4.13% 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 SZL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 49,061 JMD
2019 Average 46,253 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 35,511 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,550.24 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9.8709
7.1898
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 8.4051, compared to 8.9483 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5431 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.9483

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.4235 JMD (High: 8.9717 / Low: 7.5482). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3519 JMD (High: 9.8123 / Low: 9.4603).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.4235
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3519

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 1.1847 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1847

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 9.6475) against the same month in 2019 (average: 9.4990), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1485 (+1.56%).

2020 Avg (December) 9.6475
2019 Avg (December) 9.4990

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.6609 9.1460 9.3731
February 9.5325 8.9717 9.3329
March 8.9717 7.5482 8.1483
April 7.7515 7.1022 7.4132
May 8.3161 7.5918 7.9421
June 8.5063 7.9914 8.2212
July 8.9231 8.0626 8.5441
August 8.9548 8.3701 8.6679
September 8.9170 8.2599 8.5940
October 9.0126 8.4990 8.7743
November 9.6878 8.9220 9.4620
December 9.8123 9.4603 9.6475