YEARLY HIGH
0.6238 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.5669 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6017 JMD

2021 YER to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the YER to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 0.6238. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.5669.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0569 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5758 to the December average rate of 0.6170, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.6238 was up 3.67% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.6017, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,119 JMD
2020 Average 2,835 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,835 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 284.27 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.6257
0.5713
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.5935, compared to 0.6100 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5935
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6100

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0328 JMD (High: 0.6148 / Low: 0.5820). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 JMD (High: 0.6238 / Low: 0.6176).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0328
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0192 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.6212) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5870), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0342 (+5.82%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.6212
2020 Avg (November) 0.5870

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5847 0.5669 0.5758
February 0.6049 0.5859 0.5983
March 0.6035 0.5801 0.5888
April 0.6148 0.5820 0.5973
May 0.6158 0.5953 0.6025
June 0.6017 0.5932 0.5981
July 0.6214 0.5943 0.6107
August 0.6200 0.6032 0.6148
September 0.6039 0.5874 0.5956
October 0.6171 0.5847 0.6006
November 0.6238 0.6176 0.6212
December 0.6219 0.6135 0.6170