YEARLY HIGH
0.5163 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.4761 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4905 BTN

2021 JMD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the JMD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.5163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.4761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0402 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5071 to the December average rate of 0.4878, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5163 was down 9.20% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5686, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,582 BTN
2020 Average 2,611 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 2,381 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 200.96 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5100
0.4760
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to BTN 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 0.4934, compared to 0.4877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4934
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0272 BTN (High: 0.5094 / Low: 0.4822). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 BTN (High: 0.4885 / Low: 0.4821).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0272
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0219 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0219

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.5071) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5296), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0225 (-4.24%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.5071
2020 Avg (January) 0.5296

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5163 0.4973 0.5071
February 0.4966 0.4774 0.4852
March 0.5060 0.4816 0.4932
April 0.5094 0.4822 0.4971
May 0.4885 0.4821 0.4858
June 0.4958 0.4872 0.4918
July 0.5009 0.4784 0.4873
August 0.4874 0.4789 0.4819
September 0.5030 0.4820 0.4923
October 0.5100 0.4847 0.4982
November 0.4846 0.4761 0.4789
December 0.4954 0.4815 0.4878