YEARLY HIGH
0.3794 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0647 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3611 JMD

2021 KMF to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KMF to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.3794. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 0.0647.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3147 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3564 to the December average rate of 0.3449, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3794 was up 4.02% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3648, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,897 JMD
2020 Average 1,642 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 324 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,573.49 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3743
0.3423
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.3635, compared to 0.3586 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3635
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3586

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.2937 JMD (High: 0.3584 / Low: 0.0647). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 JMD (High: 0.3607 / Low: 0.3526).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2937
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0156 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.3717) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3197), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0520 (+16.25%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.3717
2020 Avg (May) 0.3197

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3607 0.3526 0.3564
February 0.3739 0.3597 0.3681
March 0.3690 0.3462 0.3562
April 0.3778 0.3483 0.3623
May 0.3794 0.3680 0.3717
June 0.3704 0.3606 0.3664
July 0.3736 0.3580 0.3669
August 0.3739 0.3612 0.3688
September 0.3616 0.3477 0.3562
October 0.3664 0.3445 0.3543
November 0.3660 0.3546 0.3606
December 0.3584 0.0647 0.3449