YEARLY HIGH
0.5861 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.5432 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5618 KGS

2021 JMD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the JMD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.5861. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 0.5432.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0430 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5798 to the December average rate of 0.5492, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5861 was down 6.41% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.6263, 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 2,931 KGS
2020 Average 2,713 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 2,716 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 214.81 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5833
0.5420
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to KGS 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 0.5685, compared to 0.5552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0133 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5685
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0311 KGS (High: 0.5819 / Low: 0.5508). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 KGS (High: 0.5486 / Low: 0.5432).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0311
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0189 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0189

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.5798) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5175), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0624 (+12.05%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.5798
2020 Avg (January) 0.5175

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5861 0.5734 0.5798
February 0.5721 0.5583 0.5627
March 0.5839 0.5601 0.5750
April 0.5819 0.5508 0.5672
May 0.5656 0.5499 0.5608
June 0.5707 0.5622 0.5655
July 0.5702 0.5440 0.5543
August 0.5597 0.5455 0.5503
September 0.5755 0.5592 0.5675
October 0.5796 0.5491 0.5643
November 0.5486 0.5432 0.5454
December 0.5524 0.5448 0.5492