YEARLY HIGH
66.0010 JMD
YEARLY LOW
56.1062 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
61.6914 JMD

2020 TOP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the TOP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 66.0010. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 56.1062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.8949 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 58.5908 to the December average rate of 62.9350, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 66.0010 was up 7.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 61.3581, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 330,005 JMD
2019 Average 291,464 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 280,531 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,474.38 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

66.1324
56.7950
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 59.9905, compared to 63.3923 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.9905
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 63.3923

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 4.4723 JMD (High: 61.3848 / Low: 56.9125). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2903 JMD (High: 66.0010 / Low: 64.7108).

April Spread (Volatile) ±4.4723
August Spread (Stable) ±1.2903

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.8010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 65.3543) against the same month in 2019 (average: 58.3565), the exchange rate shifted by +6.9978 (+11.99%).

2020 Avg (August) 65.3543
2019 Avg (August) 58.3565

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 60.4252 57.3285 58.5908
February 61.2068 59.1686 60.3741
March 59.1686 56.1062 57.5731
April 61.3848 56.9125 58.8968
May 63.9543 61.0154 62.5171
June 63.2646 60.9446 61.9910
July 64.8716 60.7768 62.7923
August 66.0010 64.7108 65.3543
September 65.4954 61.1973 62.9768
October 63.1210 61.2789 62.4289
November 64.4106 62.3499 63.8664
December 63.9902 62.3327 62.9350