YEARLY HIGH
2.1003 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.9368 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0392 JMD

2021 BTN to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BTN to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 2.1003. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1.9368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1635 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9721 to the December average rate of 2.0502, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.1003 was up 2.91% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.0410, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,502 JMD
2020 Average 9,585 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 9,684 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 817.49 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.1000
1.9605
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 2.0276, compared to 2.0509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0233 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0276
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.1106 JMD (High: 2.0737 / Low: 1.9630). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0270 JMD (High: 2.0741 / Low: 2.0470).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1106
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0270

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0434 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0434

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 2.0884) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.9793), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1091 (+5.51%).

2021 Avg (November) 2.0884
2020 Avg (November) 1.9793

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0108 1.9368 1.9721
February 2.0949 2.0139 2.0611
March 2.0764 1.9763 2.0281
April 2.0737 1.9630 2.0122
May 2.0741 2.0470 2.0585
June 2.0525 2.0171 2.0334
July 2.0904 1.9964 2.0524
August 2.0881 2.0518 2.0751
September 2.0745 1.9879 2.0317
October 2.0631 1.9609 2.0077
November 2.1003 2.0636 2.0884
December 2.0770 2.0185 2.0502